Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could return to action this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals after medical experts cleared him to return to practice following his latest concussion.
Tagovailoa will practice Wednesday, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday. If that goes well, the plan is to start Sunday at home for the Dolphins (2-4).
“The reason he is returning now, following the instructions and input of medical experts, is because medical experts have determined it is safe for him to return,” McDaniel said.
“I don’t try to mess with schedules or overestimate. Relying on experts when it comes to career matters is what we do here.”
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was walked off the field after suffering a concussion following a collision with Damar Hamlin during a game against the Buffalo Bills.
Tagovailoa suffered the injury during a Week 2 game against Buffalo when he collided with Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin.
Tagovailoa ran for a first down, then instead of sliding, lowered his shoulder to Hamlin to initiate contact.
He has had a history of head injuries since entering the NFL, having been diagnosed with two concussions in 2022 and suffering another scary blow to the head that season that led to changes to the NFL’s concussion rules.
“I think at this point he has a better understanding of his responsibilities to the entire organization,” McDaniel said.
The Dolphins have played three different quarterbacks in his place. Skylar Thompson replaced him against Buffalo and started Week 3 before suffering a rib injury. Tyler Huntley was injured in the third quarter against Indianapolis on Sunday after being down 1-1 as a starter. Tim Boyle finished the game.
Week 7 continues with a Monday Night Football doubleheader with the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Chargers visiting the Arizona Cardinals. Both will be shown live on Sky Sports NFL in the early hours of Tuesday. Also stream NOW.
