"He may have to retire", "He's done" - Tua Tagovailoa concussion update has NFL fans concerned about QB's life

Tua Tagovailoa has had a whirlwind of a season. He suffered multiple concussions during the season, while taking hits and ensuring that the Miami Dolphins qualified for the playoffs. His performances earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl. However, he will not make it there as it turns out that he is still in concussion protocol. Given how serious his concussions have been, including one where he was not taken out of the game, it paints a worrying picture. JPA@jasrifootballWow: Tua Tagovailoa REMAINS in concussion protocol and can’t participate in Pro Bowl, per @Marcel_LJ4131139Wow: Tua Tagovailoa REMAINS in concussion protocol and can’t participate in Pro Bowl, per @Marcel_LJNFL fans across the board echoed this worry. Despite Tua Tagovailoa's stellar season and most Miami fans hoping he'll be back in shape next year, his long-term health has become a major concern. Fans took to Twitter to express their feelings.Hazy@its__Hazy@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Holy shit dude he may have to retire7@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Holy shit dude he may have to retireSpoon@tapsspoon@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ He’s done man1@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ He’s done manMalik@WiseAndFly@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Bro gotta retire. What happens if he gets another concussion next season? #FinsUp this who y’all want as the franchise QB?2@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Bro gotta retire. What happens if he gets another concussion next season? #FinsUp this who y’all want as the franchise QB?Booch@iMalculate@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ His career is over. Very sad story1@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ His career is over. Very sad storyjason 🦅🔔@beachjm7@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ CTE if he comes back to the league5@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ CTE if he comes back to the leagueGeorge wise@CGeorgewise78@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Still? His career is going to be over pretty soon@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Still? His career is going to be over pretty soonCam@CamBos84@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Sadly, I think he has to consider retiring. Football isn’t worth limiting his life afterwards.411@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Sadly, I think he has to consider retiring. Football isn’t worth limiting his life afterwards.Zachary East 🇺🇸🔔@ZacharyEast12@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Tua gotta retire man@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ Tua gotta retire manBrynaldo@caleb5434@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ He’s done I think. That’s crazy@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ He’s done I think. That’s crazyDom⚡️@dommyduke10@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ his career is over@jasrifootball @Marcel_LJ his career is overTua Tagovailoa advised by others to call it a dayThough his lack of participation in the Pro Bowl might be out of an abundance of caution, there is a real worry that his concussions might add up to a more serious outcome later in life.In addition, concussions are not the only injuries he has faced in his career. He underwent high ankle surgery during his time in college in Alabama. He underwent surgery after dislocating his hip as well. He also suffered rib injuries during his time with the Dolphins. That is in addition to probably getting concussed thrice this season.Emmanuel Acho said it best when he explained how Luke Kuechly was forced to give up the game at the age of 28 because he had suffered three concussions in his career. That is the same number that Tua has had this season.Emmanuel Acho@EmmanuelAchoI watched my draft-mate, Luke Kuechly, retire at age 28 after three concussions.Tua Tagovailoa shouldn’t play again this year, there’s no exception. #FinsUp 7741726I watched my draft-mate, Luke Kuechly, retire at age 28 after three concussions.Tua Tagovailoa shouldn’t play again this year, there’s no exception. #FinsUp https://t.co/yXloYnlZREHowever, there were others who said that his retirement should not be a forgone conclusion. They argued that the choice should rest with Tua Tagovailoa alone and that he should be responsible for the decision.Ben Maller@benmallerWe have many dopes getting social media clout advising Tua Tagovailoa to retire from the Dolphins, it’s nonsense, Tua is gonna do what’s best for Tua, he knows the risks of football. It’s his call not some talking head. WATCH/SHARE:6510We have many dopes getting social media clout advising Tua Tagovailoa to retire from the Dolphins, it’s nonsense, Tua is gonna do what’s best for Tua, he knows the risks of football. It’s his call not some talking head. WATCH/SHARE: https://t.co/NPQKouKIjgTua has made it clear so far that he is not looking to give up his football career. After the Miami Dolphins went out in the Wild Card round in the playoffs this year, he said he was excited for what lay ahead.Tua. T 🇦🇸@TuaWhen one chapter ends, another begins. Proud of this last one, excited for the next one!491133496When one chapter ends, another begins. Proud of this last one, excited for the next one! https://t.co/O1QNKRaVxFWhile he will indeed make the best decision for himself, the hope is that Tua Tagovailoa will get the right support he needs in arriving at a conclusion.