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NFLPA fires doctor who cleared Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills after 'several mistakes'

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The unaffiliated neurotrauma expert who decided whether Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would play against the Bills on Sunday has reportedly been fired, according to the NFL Players Association.

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Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that the NFLPA made the choice after discovering "many faults" the doctor allegedly made while following protocol.

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The doctor was let go for "failing to comprehend his job as UNC and antagonism during the investigative process," according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network.

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A player who undergoes the concussion protocol during a game can only come back if both the team's doctor and the independent neurotrauma specialist give their approval.

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During Miami's Week 3 game against the Bills, Tagovailoa slammed his head on the ground.

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and when he attempted to stand up and make his way back to the line of scrimmage, he fell and lost his footing.

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