Tua Tagovailoa stays on injured reserve, however indicators nonetheless level to him being obtainable later within the 2024 season. Miami’s franchise quarterback has been with the crew whereas recovering from his newest concussion, whereas the Dolphins don’t seem like seeking out further additions under center.
Skylar Thompson served because the beginning quarterback in Week 3, a sport during which the Dolphins had been crushed handily by the Seahawks. Tagovailoa traveled with the crew for that cross-country contest, and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero famous on a “Wealthy Eisen Present” look Tagovailoa has obtained clearance to carry out “all of your regular actions, simply not soccer.” That may be a optimistic signal of his progress whereas the 26-year-old attempts to return to action.
Miami shortly made a transfer within the wake of Tagovailoa’s Week 2 concussion, signing Tyler Huntley off the Ravens’ apply squad. The previous UDFA eyed a Dolphins agreement as soon as Tagovailoa went down, and he could get the nod for Week 4 as Thompson offers with a rib damage. Huntley, Thompson and Tim Boyle symbolize Miami’s choices as issues stand, and Pelissero confirms no contact has been made with the Broncos or Steelers to gauge the provision of Zach Wilson or Russell Wilson.
With the Dolphins remaining assured of their incumbent signal-callers in the meanwhile, consideration will stay centered on Tagovailoa’s restoration timeline. Final 12 months’s passing chief can’t be activated until at least Week 8, and the crew’s resolution to maneuver him to IR is an indication of the cautious strategy being taken with him. If Tagovailoa manages to keep away from setbacks with respect to concussion signs over the approaching weeks, he shall be positioned to renew training forward of a return to the taking part in subject.
With Miami sitting at 1-2 on the 12 months, it stays to be seen if the crew shall be in competition for a postseason berth by the point Tagovailoa is obtainable to be activated. His restoration course of appears to be in a great place in the meanwhile, nevertheless, which is an encouraging improvement for crew and participant.
