MIAMI -- After two diagnosed concussions derailed an MVP-caliber season in 2022, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's priority entering this offseason was learning how to better protect himself.
So he made an interesting choice.
"I've been falling a lot this offseason," Tagovailoa said.
But it's by design. One day each week, Tagovailoa trains in jiu-jitsu. From learning how to fall to making contact less of a shock to his system, jiu-jitsu has become an important part of Tagovailoa's regimen as he looks to reduce the possibility of future head injuries.
"For guys at my position, we barely get hit throughout practices, throughout the offseason, even going into training camp," Tagovailoa said.