Tua Tagovailoa is back for the Miami Dolphins.
The star quarterback will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins’ head coach, announced Friday that Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol and is good to go.
The former Alabama standout was on injured reserve for four games after suffering a concussion against the Buffalo Bills in week two of the season. Miami gets Tagovailoa back with a 2-4 record, but has a chance to make a push for the AFC playoffs.
The team is very excited to have its starter back rolling.
Dolphins announce QB Tua Tagovailoa will start week 8 vs. Arizona. pic.twitter.com/YAAnkTaQDe
— NFL (@NFL) October 25, 2024
Breaking: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has now cleared the NFL-mandated concussion protocol and will start Sunday’s game vs. the Cardinals, HC Mike McDaniel announced. pic.twitter.com/aUQHE9HxVH
— ESPN (@espn) October 25, 2024
Tagovailoa has 483 passing yards and two touchdowns to three interceptions.
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