Tua Tagovailoa's latest head injury raised urgent concerns about his future in football, with the possibility of medical retirement and a significant payout if forced to leave the game.
When athletes suffer a strong enough impact, their arms can enter the fencing response position, an involuntary reaction showing severe traumatic brain injury which Tagovailoa exhibited after his recent hit.
After previous concussions, where he displayed the fencing posture, Tagovailoa developed techniques to protect himself on the field, but doubts about his health remain after the latest incident.
Tua's ability to bounce back from past head injuries is uncertain now that medical retirement may be necessary, calling into question the safety protocols in professional football.
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