In one play, everyone was reminded of the story surrounding Tua Tagovailoa during the 2023 offseason.

Tagovailoa suffered multiple concussions during the 2022 season, including a terrifying one on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. He said he considered retiring after the season but ultimately decided to continue his football career. His long-term health was a topic of discussion going into last season.

On Thursday evening he experienced another terrifying moment.

Tagovailoa ran for a first down on fourth-and-4, and with the Dolphins down 31-10, he didn’t slide. Tagovailoa kept his head down and was hit hard by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and stayed down.

Tagovailoa ran for a first down on fourth-and-4, and with the Dolphins trailing 31-10, he didn’t slide. Tagovailoa ducked his head and rammed Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Tagovailoa remained down after the hard hit. He tried to get up, but couldn’t. He avoided such hits last season, but Thursday’s hit took him out of the game.

Tagovailoa got up, limped off the court and was immediately taken back to the locker room. Skylar Thompson replaced him.

The team ruled him out shortly after, reporting that he had a concussion.

In July, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract. Concerns about Tagovailoa and his health were not forgotten, but they had faded into the background after he played in every game last season. After Thursday night, all the concerns about Tagovailoa and his health will resurface.