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NFLPA Fires Independent Doctor Who Cleared Tua To Play

NFL Week 4 - While the NFLPA is still amid its investigation into the decision to clear Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to play in Week 3, they have already decided to take action and fire the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) who helped administer concussion tests. The initial investigation found that the UNC made "several mistakes" while evaluating Tagovailoa during Week 3, per ESPN.

Tagovailoa was evaluated for concussion symptoms after hitting the back of his head and wobbling upon getting to his feet during a hir in Week 3's game against the Buffalo Bills.