The Miami Dolphins are set to get an enormous enhance on offense this weekend: their quarterback who makes the entire operation go.
Head coach Mike McDaniel stated Monday that Tua Tagovailoa is ready to apply this week, lining him as much as play this Sunday.
Tagovailoa has missed Miami’s final 4 video games after struggling yet one more concussion in Week 2. This one appeared awfully just like his head damage in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022, when he clearly was out of it.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, #1, leaves the sector on the finish of the primary half throughout an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Buffalo Payments on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Picture/Rebecca Blackwell)
He was positioned on injured reserve, which compelled him to overlook not less than the crew’s subsequent 4 video games. Nevertheless, it seems he’ll miss the minimal period of time.
Tagovailoa was tackled by Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Payments when he suffered the concussion.
With Tagovailoa’s historical past of head accidents, the calls have been once more loud for him to contemplate retirement. He did seek the advice of with consultants, however finally, it looks like he’s selecting to remain on the gridiron.
For as a lot flack as Tagovailoa receives for his on-field play, the Dolphins positive do miss him. They haven’t scored greater than 15 factors since he was shelved, as Tyler Huntley and Tim Boyle merely should not starting-caliber quarterbacks.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, #1, collides with Buffalo Payments security Damar Hamlin, #3, in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Tagovailoa was injured on the play. (AP Picture/Rebecca Blackwell)
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In the meantime, Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards final yr, whereas Tyreek Hill had essentially the most receiving yards.
In his QB’s absence, Hill has didn’t garner 70 receiving yards in a sport, and he hasn’t scored since Week 1.
Tagovailoa parlayed his spectacular 2023 season with a $212.4 million contract he signed proper earlier than the season began. It was the most important four-year deal in NFL historical past.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, #1, is assisted on the sector in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Buffalo Payments on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Picture/Rebecca Blackwell)
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Miami will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 1 p.m. earlier than touring to Buffalo to face the crew Tagovailoa was injured in opposition to.
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