Following review of the handling of Tua Tagovailoa's injury, NFL, NFLPA agree 'the outcome in this case is not what was intended'

The results of the review of the handling of the Tua Tagovailoa case have been released.

The outcome in this case is not what the protocols were intended to be.

The Dolphins' win over the Bills on Sept. 25 was followed the next day by a loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

The protocol will be changed to enhance the safety of the players based on the advice of the parties' medical experts.

Tagovailoa stumbled while trying to return to the huddle after hitting the back of his head on the ground. The team said he was taken to the locker room with a head injury.

He passed the locker room evaluation, however, and returned to the game after halftime, with both Tagovailoa and the Dolphins clarifying that his stumbles were caused by a back injury.

Tagovailoa was taken to a local hospital four days later after hitting his head on the turf in a game. He will not play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday due to a concussion.

Following Tagovailoa's quick return to the game, the NFLPA initiated its right to request a review of the league's concussion protocol and terminated the consultant who initially evaluated the quarterback.

The Dolphins will play the New York Jets on Sunday.