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NFL Fans Thought a Bulked-Up Tua Tagovailoa Looked a Lot Different at Dolphins Practice

The QB has apparently gotten stronger in the offseason.

Andy Nesbitt

NFL Fans Thought a Bulked-Up Tua Tagovailoa Looked a Lot Different at Dolphins Practice
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Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was back practicing with his teammates this week for the first time since he was injured in a Christmas Day loss to the Packers, and one thing instantly stood out: He looked a lot different physically. 

The former Alabama star, who entered concussion protocol three times last season and missed the team’s final three games of the year, has apparently bulked up during the offseason and looks to be a lot stronger. He’s also sporting a different helmet to help prevent any more head injuries. 

NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe had some details on the changes: 

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Tagovailoa definitely looked different here: 

Here's how he used to look:

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Here are some details on his new helmet: 

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Fans had reactions: 

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Andy Nesbitt
ANDY NESBITT

Andy Nesbitt is the assistant managing editor of audience engagement at Sports Illustrated. He works closely with the Breaking and Trending News team to shape SI’s daily coverage across all sports. A 20-year veteran of the sports media business, he has worked for Fox Sports, For the Win, The Boston Globe and NBC Sports, having joined SI in February 2023. Nesbitt is a golf fanatic who desperately wants to see the Super Bowl played on a Saturday night.

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