Tua Tagovailoa makes heartfelt promise to Dolphins teammates after multiple concussions

Tua Tagovailoa has suffered multiple concussions during his NFL career. Now, ahead of the 2025 season, the quarterback has made a heartfelt promise to his Miami Dolphins teammates regarding his health.

The Dolphins’ hopes seem to rely heavily on what Tua Tagovailoa can deliver. The former Alabama standout entered the league with high expectations and, while he has shown flashes of talent, he has yet to fully meet the franchise’s long-term hopes.

His struggles have mostly stemmed from an inability to stay healthy. He has suffered four documented concussions during his NFL career, which have directly impacted his performance and consistency.

Tua Tagovailoa addresses health concerns ahead of 2025 NFL season

There’s no question that Tagovailoa is seen as the face of the franchise—the player who could potentially lead Miami to real success. However, that possibility depends entirely on whether he can remain healthy.

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Last season, Tagovailoa suffered another concussion that sidelined him for four games. His absence had a significant impact on the team’s playoff push, and although he returned later in the season, he was unable to guide them to the postseason as the front office had hoped.

While injuries are often unpredictable, Tagovailoa has acknowledged the difficult situation his concussions have put the team in. He admitted he didn’t take the necessary precautions in the past and understands he needs to be more cautious moving forward to avoid negatively affecting the team.

Ahead of the 2025 season, Tagovailoa has made it clear that his top priority is staying healthy. He has decided not to wear a Guardian Cap to reduce concussion risk but emphasized that he will make smarter decisions to better protect himself on the field.

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins reacts after defeating the Cleveland Browns 39-17 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

“Me not putting myself in situations where I’m not available for my team, and then we take it from there,” Tua Tagovailoa said on NFL Network. “If I can stay healthy for our guys, I believe, and I think the team believes, that I give us the best chance to go do what we say we want to do.”

Why Tua Tagovailoa refuses to wear a Guardian Cap?

After Tagovailoa’s most recent concussion, many fans expected him to start wearing a Guardian Cap. However, the quarterback rejected the idea, stating that he prefers to continue using his regular helmet.

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While data shows that the Guardian Cap can reduce the risk of concussions, many players find it uncomfortable to wear during games. Some choose to wear it only during practice. This discomfort may be the main reason why Tagovailoa remains reluctant to adopt it in games.