Tua Tagovailoa stays on injured reserve, however indicators nonetheless level to him being accessible later within the 2024 season. Miami’s franchise quarterback has been with the staff whereas recovering from his newest concussion, whereas the Dolphins don’t look like searching for out additional additions underneath heart.
Skylar Thompson served because the beginning quarterback in Week 3, a sport wherein the Dolphins have been overwhelmed handily by the Seahawks. Tagovailoa traveled with the staff for that cross-country contest, and NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero famous on a “Wealthy Eisen Present” look Tagovailoa has acquired clearance to carry out “all of your regular actions, simply not soccer.” That could be a optimistic signal of his progress whereas the 26-year-old makes an attempt to return to motion.
Miami rapidly made a transfer within the wake of Tagovailoa’s Week 2 concussion, signing Tyler Huntley off the Ravens’ observe squad. The previous UDFA eyed a Dolphins settlement as soon as Tagovailoa went down, and he may get the nod for Week 4 as Thompson offers with a rib harm. Huntley, Thompson and Tim Boyle characterize 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 targeted on Tagovailoa’s restoration timeline. Final yr’s passing chief can’t be activated till not less than Week 8, and the staff’s choice to maneuver him to IR is an indication of the cautious method being taken with him. If Tagovailoa manages to keep away from setbacks with respect to concussion signs over the approaching weeks, he might be positioned to renew practising forward of a return to the enjoying subject.
With Miami sitting at 1-2 on the yr, it stays to be seen if the staff might be in competition for a postseason berth by the point Tagovailoa is on the market to be activated. His restoration course of appears to be in a very good place in the meanwhile, nevertheless, which is an encouraging improvement for staff and participant.
