Connect with us

Alabama in the Pros

Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol, will start Sunday for Dolphins versus Cardinals

Mike McDaniel speaks with Tua Tagovailoa
Jamie Sabau - USA Today Sports

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.

Tagovailoa has 483 passing yards and two touchdowns to three interceptions.

RELATED: Tua Tagovailoa trending to play Sunday for Dolphins versus Cardinals

He gives Miami the best chance to win, but the native Hawaiian has to protect himself better.

*Get the BEST Alabama football insider information, message board access, and recruiting coverage today! SIGN UP HERE to unlock our subscriber-only content!*

Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

More in Alabama in the Pros