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Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa Says He Considered NFL Retirement After Concussions

Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa said he thought about retiring from the NFL "for a time" after suffering multiple concussions during the 2022 season.

The fourth-year quarterback explained he decided that continuing to play was the best decision for him, and he envisions competing for a long time to come:

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Tua, on any thought about retiring? "Yeah, I considered it for a time, having sat down with my family, with my wife, having those kind of conversations."

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Tua: "Really, it would be hard for me to walk away from this game, with how old I am.