Given Tagovailoa's extensive history with concussions, including this latest head injury that landed him on injured reserve, there was external speculation that he could decide to wear it upon his return. However, that's not the case. Neither the Dolphins nor the NFL can mandate that Tagovailoa wear the Guardian Cap, either.

Tua Tagovailoa’s return to the Miami Dolphins lineup continues to be a topic of intense interest amid ongoing concerns about his history of concussions and his ability to fully recover. Medical experts remain cautious,

De’Von Achane became the first Dolphins player to wear a Guardian Cap. Tua Tagovailoa made it clear he won’t be the second.