NFLPA fires independent doctor involved in clearing Tua Tagovailoa

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The official investigation regarding the decision to clear Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains pending. For now, however, the NFL Players Association has decided to take action. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFLPA has exercised its prerogative to terminate the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant involved in the decision to clear Tua to return to action.

Published 4 months ago · Miami, United States

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Reuters

Doctor who evaluated Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa for concussion fired, ESPN reports

An unaffiliated doctor involved in the decision to clear Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he was evaluated for a concussion during a recent game against Buffalo has been fired, according to an ESPN report on Saturday.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Doctor fired for clearing Tua Tagovailoa to play after concussion check – reports

ESPN report players’ union dismiss doctor for ‘many mistakes’Miami QB played on despite showing concussion symptomsAn unaffiliated doctor involved in the decision to clear the Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he was evaluated for a concussion during a recent game against Buffalo has been fired, according to an ESPN report on Saturday.ESPN, who cited a National Football League source, said the neurotrauma consultant made “several m…

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

NFLPA fires neurotrauma consultant who evaluated Dolphins' Tagovailoa for concussion against Bills: reports

The NFL Players Association has fired the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who evaluated Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he stumbled off the field against Buffalo last Sunday, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

4 months ago·Canada

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USA Today

NFLPA fires independent doctor involved in treating Tua Tagovailoa injury

An NFLPA representative confirmed the independent doctor's dismissal Saturday to USA TODAY Sports.

4 months ago·United States

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CNN

NFL players' union terminates neurotrauma consultant involved in evaluation of Dolphins' player concussion, reports say

The National Football League Players Association has terminated the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who was involved in the evaluation of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a concussion during their game against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, according to multiple reports.

4 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

NFLPA fires independent doctor involved in clearing Tua Tagovailoa

The players' union exercised its right to end the involvement in the concussion protocols of the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant involved in last Sunday's decision to clear the Dolphins quarterback to return to a game.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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