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neuroscientist has defended 's decision not to wear extra protective head gear as the receive a major boost with the star quarterback returning to their team following an extended absence due to a concussion injury. The 26-year-old has been out of action since Week 2 of the 2024/25 NFL season when he suffered a head injury against the with fears that he could be forced to retire from the sport after his third concussion in two years. But it's good news for fans of the Floridian team, and especially , as he seems set to return against the but with cause for concern as he foregoes a guardian cap to protect himself from the risk of brain damage if he hits his head again.
That has led to criticism that he is risking endangering himself for no apparent benefit, but this is not the case according to , a professional neuroscientist, "Give Tua Tagovailoa a break on the Guardian Cap," Nowinski wrote to X.com, formerly Twitter. "All 3 of his 2022 concussions were from falling back & his head striking the ground.
"Adding 14 ounces to his helmet would make head-to-ground impacts even more likely. Better off never hitting the ground vs. hitting it with a pad.
" When do the Dolphins play in Week 8? The Miami Dolphins will take on the in Week 8 of the 2024/25 NFL season by welcoming their opponents to the in Florida, with the game expected to kick off at 12:00 ET/09:00 PT. 's return would come at the perfect time for the side as they look to rescue their season in the AFC East after slumping to a .333 record with four losses from six games and just 70 points scored.
For reference, the are bottom of that division and have lost six straight games but have still managed to record 99 points..
