Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa stretchered off field after head and neck injury vs. Bengals

.Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was taken off the field on a stretcher after sustaining injuries to his head and neck in the second quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

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Josh Tupou, a defensive tackle, sacked Tagovailoa, who then smacked his head on the ground and lay motionless for a while.

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The University of Cincinnati Medical Center is about four miles north of Paycor Stadium, and according to the Amazon Prime broadcast, Tagovailoa was transferred there.

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After suffering a back and ankle injuries in the team's 21-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 at Hard Rock Stadium, Tagovailoa was doubtful to play on Thursday.

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Tagovailoa had a back injury against the Bills, not a head injury, according to him and Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel.

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