Tua Tagovailoa Switch Sports During The Regular Season   

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To avoid injuries in his fourth Football season, Tua Tagovailoa is switching to a new activity this offseason.

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The Miami QB wants to improve his ability to fall without striking his skull on the ground by practicing judo before the 2023 season.

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Tua stated his intention to dedicate one day a week to martial arts training during an interview on Up and Adams prior to this year's Super Bowl.

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“We’ve got a plan set up,” he said. “I’ll be doing Judo on Fridays just so that I can kind of figure out understanding my body and how to fall... Just trying to help myself.”

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Throughout the 2022 season, Tua sustained numerous severe brain injuries. During a Week 16 game against the Green Bay Packers.

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he suffered a concussion as a result of his skull striking the ground as he collapsed backward. This injury terminated his season.

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Although it's uncertain whether this routine will aid Tua in 2023 in avoiding further ailments, it's definitely worth a shot.

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The Adrian Martinez Shooking Declaration

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