Now this is what sports are all about. Following Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, in which Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained a concussion, fans have come together to show their support for the player by donating to his charitable cause.
According to ESPN, the Tua Foundation received nearly $18,000 in the 24 hours after Tagovailoa exited the game. Almost 1,000 donations were made, with the biggest number coming from the Buffalo area based on the addresses provided.
In early 2021, the quarterback established the Tua Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is “dedicated to the support of youth initiatives, health and wellness, and other charitable causes,” according to its website. Its efforts are mainly focused on communities in South Florida, Alabama and Hawai’i.
With Thursday’s head injury becoming Tagovailoa’s third concussion since 2022, it’s unclear when he’ll make a return to the field. Although he’s currently in the process of seeing concussion specialists and told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that he has no plans to retire.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins have decided to sign veteran quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad, according to a recent report by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network:
The Dolphins’ next game is against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday, September 22. Find their full 2024 regular season schedule here.