Dolphins’ DuBose Hospitalized After Brutal Texans Hit: Injury Update and Aftermath
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a horrific concussion in week 4’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. In week 5, Teddy Bridgewater started in place of Tagovailoa and played well despite a rib injury. Heading into week 6, Bridgewater was expected to make his second straight start with Tagovailoa still in concussion protocol. However, during the Thursday Night Football game against the Houston Texans, Bridgewater suffered a concussion of his own. With both Tagovailoa and Bridgewater out, the Dolphins were forced to start third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson.
Thompson played admirably against the Texans but unfortunately suffered a thumb injury in the game. With all three quarterbacks on the Dolphins’ roster injured, Reid Sinnett was signed from the practice squad and started in week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sinnett played poorly and the Dolphins lost 27-15. With the Dolphins now 3-4 on the season and their starting quarterback still sidelined, the team’s playoff hopes are quickly fading.
Tagovailoa’s Injury and the NFL’s Concussion Protocol
Tagovailoa’s injury was a major storyline in the NFL in week 4. The quarterback had previously suffered a head injury in week 3 against the Buffalo Bills. After that game, Tagovailoa was cleared to return to the game despite showing obvious signs of a concussion. The NFL and the Dolphins were heavily criticized for allowing Tagovailoa to return to the game, and the league subsequently updated its concussion protocol.
Under the new protocol, any player who shows signs of a concussion must be removed from the game and undergo a concussion evaluation. The player cannot return to the game until they have been cleared by a doctor. The new protocol is designed to prevent players from returning to the game too soon after suffering a concussion, which can lead to serious long-term health problems.
Teddy Bridgewater’s Injury and the Dolphins’ Quarterback Situation
Bridgewater’s injury in week 5 was a major blow to the Dolphins’ offense. The veteran quarterback had been playing well in place of Tagovailoa, and his injury left the Dolphins with only two healthy quarterbacks on their roster. Skylar Thompson started in place of Bridgewater in week 6, but he suffered a thumb injury in the game. With all three quarterbacks on the Dolphins’ roster injured, the team was forced to sign Reid Sinnett from the practice squad.
Sinnett started in week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he played poorly and the Dolphins lost 27-15. The Dolphins are now 3-4 on the season and their starting quarterback is still sidelined. The team’s playoff hopes are quickly fading, and the quarterback situation is a major concern.
Conclusion
The Dolphins’ quarterback situation is a major concern for the team. With all three quarterbacks on the roster injured, the Dolphins are forced to start inexperienced players. This has led to poor play and a 3-4 record. The team’s playoff hopes are quickly fading, and the quarterback situation is a major factor.
