After dropping the last four games, the Miami Dolphins are eager to see their second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa back on the field. This might happen as soon as this week, as Tagovailoa made a return to practice for the first time since mid-September.
Tagovailoa spent the last three weeks on the injured reserve list dealing with fractured ribs. He suffered the injury in the Week 2 loss against the Buffalo Bills.
Following Tagovailoa’s practice on Wednesday, Miami’s head coach Brian Flores told reporters that the 2020’s number five pick will play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6, barring an unexpected setback.
“We’re excited to get him back. I know he’s excited to be out there,” Flores said. “We’ll take it one day at a time, still. We’re moving enough in the right direction that he’ll be out there. He’ll have the opportunity to practice and hopefully play in the game.”
After splitting time at QB with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick in his rookie year, Tua Tagovailoa entered 2021 as the Dolphins’ undisputed starter under center. Tagovailoa threw for 202 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Week 1 win over the New England Patriots and then completed one pass for 13 yards against the Bills before exiting the game.
The Dolphins turned to veteran Jacoby Brissett in Tagovailoa’s absence and ended up suffering four straight losses despite the veteran’s solid performances.
