Damien Woody is 'sickened' by Tua Tagovailoa's third NFL career concussion in TNF | SC with SVP

[@agentenchilada0034]

Tua has a wife and 3 kids, only 26 years old, and has secured the bag for generations. Nothing more to consider just retire and go out w his brain somewhat still in decent shape

[@ToiJProd]

I literally said that after I saw that. Insane

[@buzzkillington3840]

Agreed

[@fjg8340]

Nah,,,, he good. Go through protocol and bounce back 💪

[@geelangfordo3272]

​@@buzzkillington3840There is no bounce back if he goes out there he will eventually suffer a 5th concussion. His brain is forever going to be susceptible to them.

[@swagout206]

Chasing purpose is way more fulfilling then any of those you just mentioned bud

[@maryburr3145]

Bills fan here- Tua’s injury took the joy out of the rest of the game for me and my family. We all remember him staggering and then playing the next game and the fencing posture. Praying for him- can’t imagine how his family, teammates, friends and fans feel. 🙏🏻

[@exotak1826]

Who gaf, bro fleeced the dolphins and secured a bag while we all knew he had these issues

[@briananderson9650]

@@exotak1826 hopefully I took your comment the wrong way and you’re not that much of a fanboy of the dolphins

[@briananderson9650]

@@exotak1826 they Marino fleeced you guys as whole career, just stat padding, knowing he couldn’t win a ring

[@Rowsy91]

Won me decent money Not that tua was going to do anything to comeback anyways

[@Rowsy91]

@@briananderson9650imagine comparing tua to Marino 😂 Holy bro

[@Ericrawnsley]

3rd documented on. Hes absolutely on his 5th or 6th.

[@EDKKPR]

7 if you count college

[@Zafir89]

More like 10 if you count college and probably high school school.

[@EDKKPR]

@@Zafir89 that’s the issue. Whenever you black out even for a second, it’s a concussion. Look at most of those retired UFC fighters. They don’t even have the ability to formulate complete sentences.

[@CeeWorld69]

@@Zafir89probably more like 17 if you count Pop Warner and preschool flag football

[@maddoxthediehardbillsfan]

@@EDKKPR thats not true, I've blacked out due to lack of blood to the brain because of pressure kinda like a chokehold and thats not a concussion

[@BlakeWomack-f5j]

Call Joe Flacco. Let Tua rest. Tua needs to have a conversation with Andrew Luck before he gets back on the field.

[@oskinooa]

I think Flacco signes with jets or Colts

[@Cardinalrule381]

He’s on the colts unfortunately

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Get Tom Brady out of retirement.

[@Peteypop1919]

I thought the same thing lol

[@goptions4678]

Tannehill

[@Zafir89]

Tua needs to hang it up, he’s gonna be rich regardless with all that guaranteed money he signed. Tua need to go look at Junior Seau’s story he don’t wanna end up like that.

[@Lbb789]

This part. Junior Seau was an absolute tragedy

[@johnathandeo8160]

Can you believe Junior never had a documented concussion?!? I can’t imagine how many times he had his “bell rung” poor dude just turned to mush. Tua should hang it up. He seems like a great kid. Family first.

[@BrianTBeale]

Underrated statement!

[@LeoDunsonMinistries]

Exactly

[@charzard1000]

@@Lbb789 what happened??

[@RodmanTackleAdvisor]

Anybody notice the kiss from Mike and the tears in his eyes? That was it. Hes done and they know it.

[@ADM-wt9cn]

Football greed never stops... He will be back 100%

[@JaneDoey]

That’s not how I took it at all, more like he was showing support for his injured player

[@michaelnadler596]

I've always been glad that Steve Young's wife and agent convinced him to retire.

[@deemoney8014]

He could of got 2 more Superbowls if it wasn't for concussions.

[@JamenLS]

Lol bro had 62 concussions

[@geelangfordo3272]

@@deemoney8014 Ya and risk being disabled today.

[@mrqh406]

2 was enough for me ( military ) ... Young was tough tough. ​@@JamenLS

[@peterthegreat100]

@@deemoney8014you mean if the 90’s Cowboys and Packers didn’t exist

[@rdmprdcmp7614]

Steve Young if you’re reading this, wherever you are, please talk to TUA

[@steveww07]

why would he read this?

[@burtongustor9357]

Steve and I play Genshin Impact together I'll let him know

[@jrcrit8843]

@@burtongustor9357more like you play with yourself with your rightie while watching adult films

[@metalmacabre9991]

​@@jrcrit8843lmfao 😂 Savage af.

[@kylefahsl3616]

Not even saying this as disrespect to Tua; he should really consider retirement at this point. I’m really scared that he’s going to completely damage his brain. Players have lives after football, and I’m scared he’s going to have severe problems years down the road. I’m really glad that he was able to play his way into a contract before this happened, but most importantly he’s a good kid that it would be really sad to see have his life ruined by this happening repeatedly. Not gonna tell him what to do, but he really should consider hanging it up for his own sake… Wishing for a speedy recovery either way, and I hope he can stay healthy and positive.

[@EDKKPR]

Right. Players retire around 30 so you have another 40 years. That’s why I don’t think they understand. That impact will be years later. You don’t want to have CTE at 30-40.

[@Frozztyballz]

@@EDKKPRa lot of players die young and I think it has to do with the brain damage look at Demaryius Thomas dude died young had had major cte

[@moody4tech635]

He has enough money. It's time to let football go and move on with life.

[@raymondqiu8202]

He's into had a few concussions, less than 10. It's only a problem around 9 or 10, and boxers, ufc fighters usually keep fighting below that

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

​@@Frozztyballzdamn

[@SmooveSav]

Played with Tua in Hawaii on his high school football team the Crusaders, I can definitely confirm he took heavy shots playing the best high schools not just in Hawaii but Cali as well. A few times I saw him stumble after a big hit from Kahuku, Hawaiis prerennial team. He's been having concussions since high-school

[@seltonk5136]

Is a female boy he also had a rebuild hip

[@Frost.Tv-i95]

Why do people lie about petty shiii

[@erikbeck7802]

Did you guys beat kahuku for the state championship that year? I graduated from kahuku 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Wormholt]

@@Frost.Tv-i95 Why would he lie about this? Surely this is a benefit of the doubt situation?

[@Frost.Tv-i95]

@@Wormholt just for the attention and likes .. duhh wake t. F up

[@mrj5695]

He gotta retire before his brain is completely fried

[@Ghost_618nation]

He goin end up with cte

[@ezzio8611]

Hes not doing whippets, he'll be fine people have dealt with much worse.

[@nostoneunturned7641]

​@@ezzio8611 Hmm.....should we listen to doctors or a guy in the comments?

[@qouta1456]

Bro is throwing gang signs again. Clearly, his brain is on the backstrokes ​@@ezzio8611

[@Zippadeedoodaa-nt8om]

Continue being a softie.😂

[@bt2084]

why wasnt tua wearing a guardian cap???

[@ChrisMusson-kv8ph]

That wouldn’t have helped either. He led with his helmet.

[@JeffBird86]

The better question should be “why is he diving in head first?” . Yeah it sucks he has another concussion but Jesus Christ you gotta be smarter than that.

[@richardolney1822]

He's needs the Sponge Bob Square Helmet it absorbs everything.

[@HoonAgain]

Clearly Tua isn’t able to stop himself. Leading with his head when he could have slid feet first. It’s time he steps away from the game permanently. We likely saw him play his last game tonight. For him and his family I hope we did. God bless Tua.

[@Jdcjr1991]

He’ll end up being back in a few weeks. He definitely needs to retire it’s not even worth it

[@mikemike6182]

Tua so dumb keep diving head first. Slide and take it safe, look at mahome. U too valuable to be injuŕed, so selfisg & not making decisions correctly.

[@jcollura6766]

What a dummy. They put all these rules in place to protect them and he tries to run over a defender when he could have slid....

[@martinosborne6635]

Some people know how to protect themselves. Looks like he can't in the moment. No disrespect to him.

[@paynemoore4800]

Yeah definitely needs to slide but his brain is already rattled. Concussions will just come easier and easier.

[@CSmoothh]

I'm a Tua fan but the concussion was his fault. He did not have to take on Demar Hamlin head on like that. There was plenty of space to dive a way from Hamlin or at his feet to avoid a head on collision. If he continues to play, he simply has to be smarter

[@qatarworldcupwinnermessi]

Agree, Tua can't help it. He should stop playing football. He doesn't protect himself.

[@seltonk5136]

Have you ever tried to be smarter with multiple neurological brain traumas. Have you ever told a brain trauma victim just be smarter. why don't you go down to the nearest brain trauma hospital see how that goes

[@user-qh7rj9wj4p]

He has no spacial awareness. He had all the room in the world to avoid that contact… he didn’t. And thats why he shouldn’t play another down. He has no clue and puts himself in trouble

[@arcray13]

During garbage time bro. He's not smart at all.

[@johndelena_plus1goofballs]

Wasn't the hit. He should of slid 💯 but it was the same as all his other concussions the back of his head bounced off the ground. Rewatch.

[@dlbarnes]

He may need one of the old heads to speak with him about life and the game. It would be heartbreaking if something happened on the field. Pray for this brother's health and well-being

[@ja.almighty1]

Well said🙏🏽

[@seltonk5136]

He needs to be forcibly retired. He doesn't need a speech. People that suffer multiple neurological brain injuries do not respond to cool lectures. They don't have the capacity to think. DO YOU KNOW WHY. THEY HAVE BRAIN INJURIES YOU F****** IDIOTS

[@greyklopstock7155]

I hope he gets a call from another lefty, Steve Young. Steve ended his career prematurely cause of concussions, and he's still sharp as a tack. Steve would be able to probably articulate it in a way where he can hopefully let Tua down gently while still communicating how crucial this decision is

[@oskinooa]

Troy Aikman

[@dlbarnes]

@@oskinooa facts

[@josephagundez5336]

The moment I saw it, I knew he was done. Tua tried to do too much after throwing the three picks that he wanted get those 21 points back all by himself. He scrambled for those extra yards out of anger and instead of sliding, he reverted back to 2022 Tua and dove head first. He literally just got paid and got the bag, but I wouldn't be surprised if his career is over because this has to be at least his 5th or 6th concussion by now.

[@geelangfordo3272]

It's not his fault. The minute Miami threw him back out there like a week or two after that first concussion in 2022 the rest of this was guaranteed to happen. His brain is fragile like a boxer that's been knocked out multiple times. He was always going to get those subsequent concussions and now it's a matter of when he gets concussion 5 and 6 if he returns.

[@KayCeesFinest]

he was a mess tonight , and taking so so many unnecessary risks with his head and the football

[@andylarkin5779]

This is why the QB slide is a thing...

[@RobTimothy-rf4yu]

Just slide man....what are you trying to prove leading with your head

[@Tbowz23]

@@RobTimothy-rf4yu exactly. Crazy thing is he already saved the drive - he could have slid, TD next set of downs, game momentum swing. He's a competitor but it just breaks my heart to see the dude on this trajectory.

[@preyface456fromchicago8]

Tua should have slid, Helmet to the Chest of Hamlin could have been devastating also.. Crazy how both players are involved on this play..

[@imjusthere750]

The fact that it from a Damar Hamlin tackle just adds to the creepiness of the situation.

[@techwood16]

That’s football, like a reality show almost

[@HaloMediaRecords]

It wasnt really a tackle.. tua runs forward into damars stomach

[@Zippadeedoodaa-nt8om]

He's fragile.😂

[@ql5481]

​@@Zippadeedoodaa-nt8om you're not funny

[@jwill294]

@@HaloMediaRecordswhich is almost EXACTLY how Damar’s original injury occurred. That’s wild

[@JianoJoel]

Dolphins fan here- I’m proud of him for never giving up, always wanting more out of his dreams, showed grit and determination everytime he was denied by injuries or circumstances. I see him as a hero in many regards and if I can practice what he’s preached I will be great In life. With that being said, I would love to see him retire to take care of his family, no longer interested in seeing these injuries anymore. No regrets, thank you Tua for being an exemplary example of a human being and good Christian man

[@AmericanNinja02]

He needs to retire .. I'm seriously worried for his quality of life .

[@marshall3278]

The nicest young man. The kind of guy anyone would like to marry their sister. His temperament will be ruined and we will see him go down that dark path of uncontrollable angry outbursts and impulsive behavior.

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

Horrible situation

[@Joes35]

lol people telling tua what to do are hilarious. Just hope he’s ok, no one cares about your opinion on his career

[@chrisbranch2526]

@@Joes35health> nfl career buddy

[@clockehvac1240]

​@@Joes35brother he's right tua needs to consider possible retirement. The next concussion could be his last

[@nothingspecial8114]

vs Bills, vs Cincy, vs Packers all incidents just in 2022 and now vs Bills again in 2024. Thankfully he got his bag and I wish he makes the best decision for his long term health and happiness

[@terigiese1322]

Definitely distressing.He must consider retiring at this point.Scary AF😢

[@HHHPedigrees]

You never played a down of football. Please don’t chime in

[@Jsw2005]

Everyone was just clowning James Daniel’s for wearing the guardian cap for the Steelers. Seems like the right move

[@eastonweston1015]

Out of all the players you'd think Tua would be the one wearing it. This doesn't make much sense.

[@AlanHinson]

@@eastonweston1015 I remember hearing some players say it impairs the vision a little bit.

[@dlindy9143]

I mean, this wasn't targeting or anything. Tua's helmet hit Hamlin in the stomach. It's insanity that Tua isn't wearing the guardian cap.

[@aussieman11jam]

I think it was also partly the snap back of his head hitting the turf. Same exact place it hit last time

[@salvatoreregalbuto5444]

@@aussieman11jamhe was out on contact that isnt normal him hitting the ground after didnt help at all either

[@alexfleming6304]

The cap wouldn't save him. The brain is in a hard skull. The cap is on a Helmet. His brain is not protected. Its just the visual that makes you think it makes the game safe. Seatbelts just keep you from being ejected. It doesn't prevent car accidents or injury from them.

[@vincente4570]

He should of slid instead of challenging #3😮

[@zellodavis8453]

It’s not a “hit to the head” situation. This was a whipping of the neck concussion. He was wearing a Vicis helmet, no helmet or device would help. He needed to slide or at least keep his head up and lower his shoulder. I’d go nuts on my 7 yr old for lowering his head/neck into someone like that.

[@sourkoyote]

1988: "Oh? Your heads hurting a little bit for the 43rd time? That's funny. I don't remember drafting any SISSIES on my team." 2024: "YOU'VE HAD 3 CONCUSSIONS BEFORE?!? Bro.. you need to retire. You're literally gonna die out here bro."

[@AnthonyMcNeil]

Hope this was sarcasm. The understanding of the brain and how your brain is affected by concussions has come a long way...but your first comment was so right about the game back in the days.

[@jash6105]

Woody is right. There’s so much more to life than football and it would take real integrity and masculinity to throw in the towel for the sake of your family.

[@andrewfalconer8599]

Tell that to a young man who's entire life has been nothing but football.

[@DoubleBGreen]

​@@andrewfalconer8599he has the money. His family is set for decades. He played good college ball, had his time in the NFL but is it really worth more damage? He needs to retire. For the sake of his family and himself. We don't need a Benoit situation again.

[@ChristianDeJesus219]

​@@DoubleBGreen or Junior Seau

[@diogenesarauz387]

When he went in headfirst, I was like Tua what are you doing. As a fan, we want them to succeed in sports and in life. I was man here we go again. It's like it played in slow motion.

[@cliftongreene5318]

I cant believe that he didnt retire after the last concussion.

[@dr.brycebanner5676]

He had to atleast make it to his first (non-rookie) contract.. massive pay day. Even if he gets a career ending injury or anything.. he'll get significantly more now than he would have made or had if he retired b4 signing this latest contract extension.. had to get that bag first.

[@Phat-rj3jo]

@@dr.brycebanner5676Tua has over 160M guaranteed in his new deal.

[@kabob21]

@@dr.brycebanner5676 Hate to agree with this but yeah retiring on a rookie contract leaves $10s of millions on the table and most NFL contracts are guaranteed for injury.

[@PurpleImpactStrategies]

You can't believe?

[@dr.brycebanner5676]

​@@kabob21 For sure! Lets break it down: His Rookie contract was already big by rookie contract standards as he was a top pick. His rookie deal was a 4 year $30.275 million contract, all guaranteed. So he was already set for life. But continuing to play would = A 1 year extension (5th year team option) for $23.17M just to attempt to play this year! Almost his whole rookie contract now in 1 year as opposed to 4. And all that would of course lead to the jackpot: A couple months after Miami exercised the 5th year option they offered Tua a 4 year $212.4 million contract extension with "$42,000,000 signing bonus, $167,171,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $53,100,000" which he accepted and signed!!! Gotta give him credit he set his family up for generations no matter what happens.

[@Junkyard_Gypsy87]

Dolphins fan here I really think Tua needs to seriously consider hanging it up. His health is paramount. He has a beautiful family. As much as we would hate to see him go. All that matters is his health. Junior Seau is a scary & prime example of what can happen.

[@karisa336]

Bills fan here, I was very sad and felt horrible when Tua lifted his head up but couldn't get up, I knew it was the C word again. Prayers to him and his family. I hope he makes a right decision for his life.

[@SuperDuperSoundFX]

I thought it was crazy coincidence that he ran into Hamlin who also had a freak accident too

[@ededdandeddytv5164]

Oh wow it’s good to know bills fans can be human. Thanks for stating your fandom before saying prayers for him 🙏🏽 it would’ve meant nothing without the added context 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽

[@shiznitshnitzel4]

​@@ededdandeddytv5164lol yup

[@Byronic19134]

Concussion. It’s okay it’s not a curse word.

[@Maskxprx]

Ain't nothing like a TUA concussion. They are always epic

[@B3astm0de]

Weirdo

[@goptions4678]

I think he should retire honestly. Not worth it.

[@jackreacher2095]

People are focused on the 3 major concussions he's sustained and that's understandable considering how visceral and violent his concussions have been with visible fencing response , but let's not pretend that Tua hasn't been getting concussions since he was a kid playing pop warner . And he will continue to get more if he continues to play . He simply HAS to hang it up if he wants to live a normal life . Even if he retires tonight he is doing to deal with the reverberations of his brain injuries for the rest of his life . 😢

[@Bandz50]

Prayers up Tua 🙌

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

I really just hope that Tua wants to return on his own will and not cuz his parents are pressuring him. Last time he got hurt (for the second time) I remember his dad being asked if Tua will return, and his dad emphatically said "Oh yeah he's returning" without hinting there would even be a discussion. Long story short, this is how my dad would talk to people about my activities, never really taking into consideration what I want

[@leilas6503]

My heart sank. As much as I hate to say it,he needs to retire. His wife and kids need him more than we do. Sending much aloha to him and his family 🤙🏽🥰

[@isaiahwirch9389]

Hoping for a quick recovery tua!!

[@VBrown-sn2ic]

Man I really hope he considers retiring. This is sad to see

[@asnark7115]

Tua is going to say and doing anything it takes to get back playing as fast as he can. The Dolphins' doctors will play dumb. How many times do we need to see this?

[@aSTROnomical_8]

NFL needs to step in and basically force his retirement like they did with Wes Welker… he’s so young man and taken so many of these really bad concussions. If you have played football your prob been concussed but Not on the level we have seen it with him multiple times. We see this end with CTE and players taking their lives too many times. You can give him a coaching role or something but they have been too frequent at this point,

[@FreedomBiafra]

Smdh

[@Byronic19134]

They going to have to guarantee the rest of his contract if they do that.

[@caithnessplace]

Yep. He's a liability at this point.

[@robinabernathy2829]

@@Byronic19134 We don't know what type of clauses exist in these contracts where this might not be the case.

[@JianoJoel]

I get emotional about your take because Tua has sooo much grit and determination that he “has to be put down” I just can’t think of another Athelete that had that kind of determination the way Tua has .. Bo Jackson himself hung up the cleats after having hip surgery .. I do agree that Tua had to hang up the cleats but can’t help to learn something from him in that “never give up” is something I want to practice in my own life

[@borood1188]

I’ve got a theory that left handed QBs are more vulnerable to concussions. Steve Young, Tavuagavlia, Stabler, Mark Brunell, and I’m sure there are others I’m forgetting right now.

[@cstubbsd]

Make him wear a GUARDIAN CAP

[@Joes35]

Wouldn’t have done anything. Tua lowering his head into Hamlin and it snapping back is what cause the concussion. Those guardian caps aren’t really doing anything.

[@RespectfullyImNotReadingThat]

Too late at this point

[@semajharris3593]

Well spoken Woody, definitely one of the best

[@MEDICUS729]

I dont wanna see another Jovan Belcher or Chris Benoit situation. CTE is no joke

[@deemoney8014]

Prayer's go out to Tua wish him nothing ne blessings and good health.🙏🏾

[@stabbing101]

Tua you have to walk away son. It's not worth your life to keep on playing

[@Daniel_Capital]

Respectfully, you have no place to tell someone to retire unless you volunteer to pay his family's bills

[@robertbrambila7732]

@@Daniel_Capitalbro he’s a millionaire 😂

[@Daniel_Capital]

@@robertbrambila7732 so what, he’s 26 and may live until 100. And he’s living a millionaire lifestyle

[@robertbrambila7732]

@@Daniel_Capital how you gunna make it to 100 with 5+ concussions??💀😭

[@davidtorres2623]

Agree with Woody 100% - prayers for Tua but it's time to walk away from the game while you can brother...

[@cstubbsd]

The GUARDIAN CAP is made for Tua

[@dlindy9143]

Yea, it's wild that he chose not to wear one this season.

[@theto-iii7590]

I like Tua and truly do feel for him. But he has been extremely stubborn in his decision making imo

[@terrencesteele753]

If the league doesnt require him to retire then they have to make him wear the turtle shell helmet

[@Saint-t9t]

He should be the boy in the bubble at this point.

[@EmekaAgbo-x6v]

I don't think that any helmet could have saved him this time around, he didn't take any violent Hit to the head

[@T-Rev-vz4qm]

As a phins fan i love tua... But id also love to see him be able to live a long and healthy life. Secured generational wealth for his kids... Hes done his job in that respect... Hard to see him go down like this again man.

[@jamesrippy1161]

He did this one to himself.

[@reginaedmondson9114]

Sad, but true.

[@LosDelphines]

He did, he could’ve slided but instead he tackled ahead

[@cgpxae2119]

Bruh

[@ChrisMusson-kv8ph]

This isn’t the first time he did it. At least two of them is his fault.

[@reid_dreamcatcher6017]

Gronk went out for this very reason. I hated when he called it a day because he had so much left in the tank. But seeing this go on as an adult , I totally get it now. Rest easy, QB. That’s brutal

[@frediksonking]

sliding helps reducing that concussion play.... instead of diving with his head.

[@sourkoyote]

Imagine getting to retire, at 26. There's no debate to be had. Hang up the cleats, hug your kids, kiss your wife, & live a long happy life as a commentator or coach.

[@dereks7745]

Tua please retire. Enough is enough.

[@henryha835]

The more concussions you get the easier it is to get more, Tua should retire now. There’s more to life than football he’s 26 years old he has his whole life ahead of him

[@dc4evaloyal]

As a Dolphins fan plz Retire man it’s not worth it

[@andrescaiced2993]

Let’s get that money back tho

[@dc4evaloyal]

@@andrescaiced2993 😂😂😂😂 aye mann

[@andrescaiced2993]

@@dc4evaloyal g shyt 😂

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@andrescaiced2993 On guard.

[@ArJayDM]

0:49 this is why neck workouts help prevent concussions alot. Even on his first concussion he just falls backward, but his head snaps back. I think Tua has a very weak neck

[@pepelapew369]

As man we don't matter in life besides what we can provide to our wife and kids.. once that stops the conditions of love from the family becomes non existent so let that man play till he drop dead because he's living the American dream of providing for his family.. conditional love

[@Zack.G23]

He got paid like 160 million guaranteed. He should retire now. Unless he wants his family to spend all that money keeping a vegetable alive as long as possible.

[@newera5238]

Tua my young Brotha,…go enjoy Life, Health, and Wealth. You have nothing to prove to anybody but yourself 🙏💯.

[@reganmahoney8264]

As a Bills fan I am worried for Tua . I want him to be competitive in the AFC East so we can have our our old rivalry with Miami Ala Marino/Kelly years. He’s talented and can be a huge QB in the league but he’s taken too many hits to head. I don’t like seeing it.

[@alex.sumpter]

was very heartbreaking to watch. i would love to see Tua take his health into consideration here. prayers to him, his family, and his team

[@timothyfrederick9591]

3rd? Definitely more than 3 for Tua.

[@blackfoil5992]

Woody, football absolutely does matter to him and his family in the grand scheme. Football is how they will thrive for generations to come because of Tua's talent.

[@kalzyoung]

I saw Steve Young and Troy Aikman get concussed numerous times in the 90’s it’s a miracle that those two can still function normally…. This kid needs to retire at this point it’s not worth it!

[@Mojohoho1]

I wish more people understood the science behind how much more exponentially dangerous each successive concussion becomes to permanent damage over the long term. Then the decision to quit football be unanimous. Save yourself Tua.

[@edwardwong654]

Hamlin was actually backing up but still that is the power of the NFL players, both from Tua and Hamlin. Sad to see.

[@user-tg4fs5tz9e]

Tuas next move is to the commentator booth...where the only concussion he will get is from beating ĥis own head against the desk when collinsworth talks...

[@zacharydavidvbangura9873]

The NFL has to put a rule any player that as 3 concussions in a season should sit out for the rest of season period..

[@haliburn]

Personally I think 2 Is the magic number for being benched the rest of the season.

[@DelaSalemomo]

I like this idea. Although I do think it will cause teams to not report these concussions. 🤔

[@isaacgonzales7675]

I can never forget as a 49er fan seeing Steve Yping laid out on the floor as his last snap in a fabulous career it hurt I knew it was over when he didn't get up

[@Lorrddyyy]

It’s just a game bro he’s only 26 it’s not worth losing your whole life and family due to your health

[@mikelowrey2719]

Learn how to slide or fall. It’s really an art to it.!!

[@maxstein2011]

If MIA doesn’t force Tua to retire, there’s a lawsuit coming to them.

[@g-man331]

49ers drafted a linebacker a few years ago who retired for concussions concerns before his career really got started. made a life decision.

[@BigChrisENT]

He’s crazy if he plays past 30…

[@ebeeebee1]

Tuah doesn’t need any pep talk the NFL needs to straight up pay him to leave ASAP

[@KC125.0]

It’s 100% time for Tua to retire. He was completely knocked out. You could tell when he hit the ground his body went stiff. I watch a lot of UFC and you can tell when a person is completely knocked unconscious. As Tua was walking down the side line you could see him say “what happened”. It’s time to step away.

[@chuckhill2379]

Steve Young had 7 concussion before he retired

[@spyda7591]

People forget he took Judo lessons and learned how to slide properly in order to avoid this but I believe we all knew the inevitable was going to happen. He really should think about his family and future at this point.

[@jgcalc]

You wanted to get the first down.I blame the current rules in the n.F.L he should have been able to dive forward.Head first towards the ground and basically roll for the first or dive for the first.And then it'd be touched down.But instead he knew idiot , the first and established himself as a runner , so he tried to stay up

[@SherlaineBito-on-wz2ei]

No matter how skilled he is in sliding/gliding but accident happened. He was given chances but how long? Until its the last time we see him play?

[@nsn5564]

Wut? He may have trained but he did a boneheaded thing and did not slide. Instead, he ducks his head and goes head first into Hamlin's chest. He has no self protection instincts.

[@TheBrotherHoodSports]

Y'all say think about his family as if he didn't already damage his brain to take care of them. The way men get treated is crazy.

[@afalseerra9517]

@@TheBrotherHoodSportsoh shut up. “ the way men get treated” you’re soft.

[@yungsm11]

For a man that has an issue with concussions he should know by now to slide feet first. Why try and challenge a defender by running head first into them. Totally could have been avoided if he had the presents of mind to protect himself and slide feet first. Wish Tua all the best in life going forward and if he decides to keep playing use his feet instead of his head. If he decides to retire I am all for it. Young man has a family and many loved ones who want to see him to be able to enjoy life because at the end of the day football is just a game

[@creationmuse2313]

Tebow Time!

[@0-Elias-0]

Ha! I love Tebow, but I think that he is the *last* guy who could run this offense.

[@creationmuse2313]

@@0-Elias-0 I swear, that saying is synonymous with Tebow(Highshool/College/Nfl)! Only to have success in all!😆😮‍💨

[@victorsalgado-d7l]

As a cardinal fan this makes me excited about my team Buffalo literally escaped with a win vs Arizona & they smacked the dolphins looking forward too this season

[@lacycothran4122]

As silly as some people find it or they laugh about it. Anyone who plays and has had multiple concussions should maybe be forced to wear the gaurdian cap. I saw the play and he kinda jammed his neck a little but who knows it might have helped.

[@qatarworldcupwinnermessi]

Forget guardian cap. He needs to quit football.

[@lacycothran4122]

@qatarworldcupwinnermessi I agree with you on Tua for sure. It just sucks you know. I'm just saying that maybe he might not have even had the first really nasty one on with the gaurdian cap on because on that one he smacked his head on the ground. Maybe they should start talking about limits to how many you can have.

[@RichardBurr-Carrothers]

Tua is a magnificent player, he has no worries there. He was having a bad day and was feeling the pressure to perform. He saw an opportunity to get the first down and made a bad decision. Just because a man knows his limitations, does not automatically mean he has the restraint to respect those limitations.

[@nicoalexander774]

As a Niners fan, and native Hawaiian, I root for HC Mike and Tua in Miami and am glad they both got paid good money. But, Mike not gonna win anything important with Tua as his QB! His talent is not good enough and now we’re watching his injury bug come up again. 😢❤

[@strieck]

The broadcast tried to hide the severity of the injury. That’s the biggest issue here.

[@KayCeesFinest]

me too, and especially these two espn employees that are paid to react post-game. If you follow the point you're trying to make, we all are complicit in ignoring the ugly parts while embracing/prioritizing the thrill of the game idk how big or small that issue is doe

[@joewhitaker2839]

Why didn't he slide that's on the QB they overpaid for the Miami quarterback they should of drafted a QB

[@nohalfmeasures6]

Prayers up for Tua. That said, this is why you don't give 3rd tier quarterbacks the bag, he never protects himself as a runner. Everyone knew this.

[@DannyXXXXX]

He literally did it to himself on this one. Went head first into a guy. So foolish. Just throw the ball.

[@qatarworldcupwinnermessi]

He should slide. Pick up the necessary yards and slide.

[@Daniel_Capital]

Class act, calling him a fool as he's injured and made a split second decision

[@JeffBird86]

@@Daniel_Capitalit’s not classy but it is true. Going in head first give tuas concussion history is foolish.

[@Daniel_Capital]

@@JeffBird86 he was playing football, going for the first down, split second decision. He played all last year without being hurt taking 80 shots like that. You guys are only saying that because of the result, piling on him and calling him names

[@JeffBird86]

@@Daniel_Capital I get what you’re saying but that’s not the point.

[@natureovereverthing]

The guy doesn't need to play another snap again

[@BillyBiceps]

Mr. Concussion not wearing one those padded caps is wild. He shoulda been forced to. Hoping bro's career isn't over, but maybe it should be

[@SullyAfgarshe]

This will come down to money. Everyone is saying he has "already secured the bag" but he really hasn't... Tua just signed a 4 year $212 million contract with $167 million guaranteed; he is unlikely to voluntarily walk away and retire this season. Walking away voluntarily will void his guarantees, at a minimum he'll stick around this year and collect about $50 million I suspect he'll be cleared in a few weeks and continue his career... The Dolphins are on the hook for the majority of his guarantees if he is deemed medically unable or unfit to play...I think the nature of concussions makes that determination difficult; I can see teams forcing the NFL to make changes in the future, maybe deeming a player unfit after a specific number of concussions in a span of time...but obv. the NFLPA would fight that Prayers Up to Tua...regardless of what he decides for his family and future

[@sJ-ls8pw]

Tua won't retire. He, and his family ALL want to see him continue playing and somehow get a 2nd contract in a position where the contracts have become ridiculous and then be able to hold a clipboard in the league as an eventual veteran QB making millions never to be asked to play again.

[@michaelhawthorne2236]

I am a huge Alabama fan and Tua is one of my all time favorites that being said as much as I enjoy watching him play, I really hope he retires and protect his health for himself and his family.

[@PeterHalljr]

The NFL owes it to Tua and his family NOT to let him play another game in the NFL

[@robinabernathy2829]

Doesn't this feel kind of weird. He gets a potentially career ending concussion hitting the dude who almost died on the field. Whose number also happens to be 33?

[@CrimsonDad813]

Prayers to Tua and Family from the bottom of my heart…. Tua, no shame. Take care of yourself

[@davidblackman1586]

Tua was never going to be a HOFer... take his bag, invest, build a business, take care of his family. Don't end up like Junior Seau.

[@ribbit1964]

Heartbreaking! I hope he’s alright and he has the right people in place so he can make the right decisions. God bless Tua and his family

[@kennyharmon1836]

Tua gone be the reason them safety cap helmets will be mandatory