Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa exits Thursday's game with head/neck injury

Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, suffered head and neck injuries against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.

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He was rushed by ambulance to a hospital in the Cincinnati region.

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He is expected to be discharged from the hospital and to fly back with the team to Miami.

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After being sacked by Cincinnati defensive tackle Josh Tupou with around six minutes remaining in the first half, the quarterback had an injury in the second quarter.

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The injury to Tagovailoa comes just four days removed from him temporarily exiting the Dolphins' win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

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Tagovailoa left Sunday's game with what was initially announced by the team as a head injury.

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The NFLPA said in a statement Thursday night that its investigation is underway and that its "priority tonight is for Tua and we hope him a healthy and rapid recovery."

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