Report: Miami Dolphins to Put Former Alabama Quarterback on Injured Reserve

The former Crimson Tide signal caller suffered another head injury during Week 2.

Sep 12, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field with training staff after an apparent injury during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

The Miami Dolphins have placed former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, after the signal-caller suffered a head injury in last Thursday's game against the Buffallo Bills.

Tagovailoa will miss at least four weeks as he recovers from his fourth head injury since 2019 and third since 2022.

"First of all, I will talk to him today," Nick Saban said last Friday after the injury on the Pat McAfee Show. "Tua is such a great competitor, but this has to be a medical decision. You need to rely on medical professionals who understand the circumstances around these injuries and concussions. Tua and his family should consider all the medical evidence to ensure they’re not compromising his future by continuing to play football. I don’t think it’s for me to speculate on, and I know many people are, but the family and Tua should not be influenced by that."

On Sunday, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport said Tagovailoa and his doctors would make the decision when to return to action but for now, he has no plans to retire.

From @NFLGameDay: #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has no plans to retire, sources say. He’s already begun seeing concussion specialists and will continue to do so, but there is no timeline to return. Tua will be back when he and his doctors deem him healthy and ready. pic.twitter.com/Cc6aQI8HcZ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 15, 2024

The Dolphins play at Seattle, vs. Tennesse, at New England and then are on a BYE for the next four weeks. Tagovailoa will be eligible to return from injured reserve on Oct. 20 when Miami is scheduled to go on the road to play the Indianapolis Colts.