Tua Tagovailoa will return to his starting quarterback role on Sunday for the Miami Dolphins.
According to Marcel Louis-Jacques, an ESPN reporter for the Dolphins, Brian Flores said Tagovailoa will start versus the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, barring any setbacks. The second-year quarterback has missed the last three games because of fractured ribs. He has practiced all week and is excited to get back on the field. Miami has lost four straight matchups since winning its season opener against New England. Coach Flores wants to get the team on track, and Tagovailoa’s return is huge.
Brian Flores says Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Dolphins on Sunday barring any setbacks today
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) October 15, 2021
“I don’t think it’s 100 percent pretty, but I’m 100 percent ready to get back on the field.” –#Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) October 15, 2021
Both teams are hungry for a victory, but Tagovailoa looks to get it for the Dolphins.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa back at practice today as is Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) pic.twitter.com/JkgHNVBIhM
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) October 13, 2021
Tua Tagovailoa back on the practice field! #FinsUp Watched by The King Of The Dolphins! 🐬👑 pic.twitter.com/eLCsY1eXzr
— Brendan Tobin (@Brendan_Tobin) October 13, 2021
He got embarrassed by Trevor Lawrence during the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship Game (2018 season), as the freshman quarterback for Clemson outplayed him. Clemson defeated Tagovailoa and Alabama football, 44-16.
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The native Hawaiian wants to even things up in the National Football League.
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