Tua Tagovailoa plans to return to practice after suffering a concussion and could soon return to play for the Miami Dolphins.
The Miami Dolphins could soon breathe a sigh of relief: quarterback Tua Tagovailoa may be about to return to training. According to ESPN sources, Tagovailoa plans to return to practice next week with a goal of playing against the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday. The 26-year-old is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, the provisions of which are crucial to his return.
Despite his recent concussion, Tagovailoa remains determined to return to the field. His injury, which caused his arms to fall into what is known as a “fencing response,” was frightening but not out of character for him. He consulted with neurologists in Pittsburgh to make an informed decision about his future. An insider told ESPN: “He’s playing 100 percent.”
Tagovailoa: Concussions several times
Tagovailoa has suffered multiple concussions since entering the NFL in 2020. After suffering an injury on December 26, 2022, he was ruled out of the game for the remainder of the season. In his absence, Skylar Thompson and Tyler Huntley started at quarterback for Miami. Huntley, who came from the Ravens’ practice squad, is expected to continue to start until Tagovailoa returns.
Optimism at the Dolphins
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel emphasized that the Week 6 off game helped Huntley familiarize himself with the Dolphins’ complex offense. Tagovailoa already attends team meetings and is on the sidelines for every game. Hope is growing that he could be back on the field as the starting quarterback as early as next week.
Tagovailoa’s return could be a game-changer for the Dolphins as they hope to have a successful season. ESPN reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques contributed to this report.
