Tua Tagovailoa’s dangerous helmet-first tackle sent fans into a frenzy
Tua Tagovailoa just cannot seem to avoid putting himself at risk of another head injury.
The Miami Dolphins quarterback went viral on social media Monday for once again getting fans worried about his safety. Tagovailoa attempted to make a dangerous head-first tackle during his team’s Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
With the Dolphins leading the Rams 10-0 in the second quarter, Tagovailoa’s pass to Jaylen Waddle was intercepted by Rams linebacker Christian Rozeboom. Tagovailoa stood his ground at the Dolphins’ 17-yard line as Rozeboom chugged along the sideline to gain more yardage. Once Rozeboom got close, Tagovailoa inexplicably got down on all fours for a low tackle that resulted in the Dolphins QB getting kneed in the helmet.
TUA. WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO TACKLE HIM WITH YOUR HEAD
pic.twitter.com/FNZunYglD6— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) November 12, 2024
Here’s a slow-motion replay showing Tagovailoa taking a blow to the head.
Tua throws a pick, lowers the helmet, and catches a knee to the side of the head
Hope he’s okay
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 12, 2024
Fans had mixed reactions about the latest Tua scare. Some expressed legitimate concern for the oft-injured QB.
Everyone: Tua be careful, we need you!
Tua: pic.twitter.com/X9JaESnr2x
— Chuck Bass (@ChuckFBass) November 12, 2024
Tua has had countless head injuries and serious concussions and he still has the audacity to use his head to try and tackle a defender.
Bro is losing his mind. Literally. pic.twitter.com/6mg9tGe8b1
— Zach (@ZPSteelers2) November 12, 2024
Everyone watching Tua Tagoaviloa lowering his head on that tackle attempt pic.twitter.com/dzb44dfAWo
— Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) November 12, 2024
Others found it as the perfect opportunity to give Tagovailoa the meme treatment for once again putting himself at risk of a head injury.
Doctor: Tua you can get another concussion
Tua trying to make a tackle: pic.twitter.com/rGWa7bJSXO
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) November 12, 2024
Tua’s CTE telling him to get more CTE pic.twitter.com/UncGOX5mDy
— Fantasy Gazette (@FantasyGazette_) November 12, 2024
Tua trying to make a tackle in the open field pic.twitter.com/gestOplXE9
— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) November 12, 2024
If it were any other offensive player attempting to make such a tackle, fans may have praised the man for putting his body on the line. But given Tagovailoa’s extensive list of head injuries, it’s no surprise that spectators were alarmed more than anything.
