Why Jiu-Jitsu is the Key to Tua Tagovailoa’s 2023 Season

The 2022 season started off great for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. After struggling in his first two seasons in the NFL, it looked like he had turned a corner alongside new head coach Mike McDaniel and star wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. But then Tua suffered an injury against the Bills that left almost everyone concerned for his health. The following week against Cincinnati, Tua suffered a concussion, in a horrifying scene on national television. And not too long after that, he suffered another, effectively ending his season and almost his career. But Tua ultimately decided to return, and may have found a way to protect himself on the field: by learning jiu-jitsu. 

So today, ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques explains how Tua’s martial arts training can translate onto the field…and how it might be the key to him staying healthy and prolonging his career.

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