NFL will not weigh in on Tua Tagovailoa's return date after Dolphins quarterback's third concussion

The NFL said it will not mediate between the Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa about a potential return date. 

Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, told reporters Tagovailoa "is seeing the top expert," and the NFL will not have a role in deciding his potential return date. 

"Patient autonomy and medical decision-making really matters," Sills said. 

"And I think that's what we have to recognize goes on with our concussion protocol as well. Ultimately, when patients make decisions about considering their careers...