The health of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa became a major headline during the 2022 NFL season after he suffered multiple concussions, putting his health and longevity in the league at risk.
However, as the ’23 season approaches, the Dolphins signal caller told reporters Wednesday that he dedicated the whole offseason to prepare for the physicality of the game in ’23. Tagovailoa, who enters his fourth NFL season, implemented jiu-jitsu training and did “a lot more reps with the heavier weights” to add muscle in seeking to remain on the field for the entire season.
“Everything that I did this offseason entailed to what would keep me on the field for the entirety of the season. We understand that freaky things can happen,” Tagovailoa said at the news conference. “It’s football, it’s a physical sport, not everything you prepare for is what you can get. But I did the best I could to get myself ready and prep for this season as far as injuries go.”
