Tua Tagovailoa makes emotional confession about NFL retirement

TheMiami Dolphinshad a 2022 season which was a roller-coaster. They clinched a playoff berth in the AFC with a last minute11-6 win against theNew York JetsinWeek 18. Then, in the Wild Card round, Mike McDanieland his team almost eliminated theBillsat Buffalo playing with their third string quarterback, Skylar Thompson.

However, if theDolphinswant to make aSuper Bowlrun in the next few years, almost everything depends onTua Tagovailoaand his long-term health. Now, ownerStephen Rosshas put a star caliber roster around him with names such asTyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Xavien Howard andJalen Ramsey.

After multiple concussions, Tua Tagovailoa’s future in the NFL seemed uncertain. However, the quarterback finally spoke about it. Read here to check out if he will opt for retirement with the Miami Dolphins consideringthat extra pressure.

Tua Tagovailoa shares heartfelt confession about NFL retirement

After a very complicated 2022 season, which included two concussions, Tua Tagovailoa admitted that retirement crossed his mind with so much at stake.”Yeah, I think I considered it for a time.”

However, the quarterback explained the reasons why he is back to play in his fourth season.”Having sat down with my family, having sat down with my wife and having those kind of conversations, but, really, it would be hard for me to walk away from this game with how old I am, with my son.”

Accordin to Tua’s words, his son was an inspiration to stay with the Miami Dolphins. “I always dreamed of playing as long as I could to where my son knew exactly what he was watching his dad do. It’s my health, it’s my body and I feel like this is what’s best for me and my family. I love the game of football. If I didn’t, I would’ve quit a long time ago.”