Waller says Tua's on-field struggles may reflect lingering brain-injury trauma
Darren Waller suggested on Johnny Manziel’s podcast that Tua Tagovailoa’s game-day struggles could be tied to lingering trauma from head injuries, noting that Tagovailoa looks elite in practice but has difficulty translating it to games. Waller cited the body-psychology idea from The Body Keeps the Score and described how trauma may affect his readiness to pull the trigger. Despite the struggles, Tagovailoa’s $54 million guaranteed for 2026 means a Dolphins return is likely as they hope healing allows him to regain his form.
