NFL Concussion Protocol Under Fire After Dolphins QB Injured
- Dolphins QB’s injury draws backlash from medical community
- Players union is investigating how team handled evaluation
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When Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was slammed head first into the turf during a Sept. 29 game in Cincinnati, his hands began to curl into unnatural positions in front of his helmet as he lay flat on his back.
The odd movement, known as the fencing response, was an indicator of brain trauma. He was taken off the field on a stretcher to a city hospital and later flew home with his team, where he underwent more testing.