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Tua Tagovailoa's Reckless Tackle Attempt on Interception Return Left NFL Fans Stunned
Tua Tagovailoa should probably be more careful.
The Miami Dolphins quarterback attempted to make a tackle after throwing an interception on Monday night and NFL fans couldn't believe it.
With the Dolphins ahead 10–0 over the Los Angeles Rams with 10:18 left in the first half, Tagovailoa dropped back on second-and-14 and fired a pass that was intercepted by Rams linebacker Christian Rozeboom. As Rozeboom returned the ball, Tagovailoa attempted to get in his way and make a tackle. He did so by lowering his head. Everyone watching winced.
Video is below.
TUA GETS PICKED! pic.twitter.com/Yf8UDtDQkV
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) November 12, 2024
Given his repeated concussion issues, it was probably a terrible idea for Tagovailoa to lead with his head while attempting a tackle.
Fans jumped on social media to immediately express that they couldn't believe how reckless he was.
Everyone watching Tua Tagoaviloa lowering his head on that tackle attempt pic.twitter.com/dzb44dfAWo
— Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) November 12, 2024
Tua trying to tackle the defender head first on the INT is crazy. We gotta protect this guy from himself.
— Steven Cheah (@StevenCheah) November 12, 2024
Tua REALLY went head first to tackle after his history pic.twitter.com/hUyBOdH1AS
— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) November 12, 2024
Tua going head first trying to make a tackle on the int he just threw pic.twitter.com/hxXarzIPNh
— Tony X (@soIoucity) November 12, 2024
Stuff like this not encouraging to the Dolphins hoping & praying Tua will stop being reckless with how he puts his head down while delivering the blow.
— Chris Kouffman (@ckparrot) November 12, 2024
He’s done a magnificent job avoiding helmet to ground contact when being taken down. But he’s still too aggressive. pic.twitter.com/Lqkyt3nRdv
Fans are right to be worried. Tagovailoa missed four games earlier this season after suffering yet another concussion. When he's healthy, the Dolphins can be really good. When he's out they lose their leader. He needs to be careful and protect himself so he can remain on the field.
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Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in digital media since 2009, spending eight years at The Big Lead before joining SI in 2024. Phillips also co-hosts The Assembly Call Podcast about Indiana Hoosiers basketball and previously worked at Bleacher Report. He is a proud San Diego native and a graduate of Indiana University’s journalism program.