Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce was faced with a unique question during his press conference on Frida
one that veered away from his own team. He was asked to provide advice to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa,
who had suffered another concussion in Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
who had suffered another concussion in Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Tagovailoa was injured during a scramble run, where he lowered his head while being tackled by Bills safety Damar Hamlin
The scene on the field, as players reacted to the severity of the injury, highlighted the seriousness of the concussion — Tagovailoa’s third since the start of the 2022 season.
When asked about the situation, Pierce emphasized the importance of prioritizing health over the game
He acknowledged that while football is a huge part of Tagovailoa’s life, making decisions about his health and future should come first.
"Life is more important than football," Pierce stated, echoing sentiments expressed by others in the media who have suggested that Tagovailoa should consider retirement, given his concussion history