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 crew whereas recovering from his newest concussion, whereas the Dolphins don’t seem like in search of out additional additions underneath middle.
Skylar Thompson served because the beginning quarterback in Week 3, a sport by which the Dolphins had been overwhelmed handily by the Seahawks. Tagovailoa traveled with the crew for that cross-country contest, and NFL Community’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 constructive 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 damage. 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 intervening time, consideration will stay targeted on Tagovailoa’s restoration timeline. Final yr’s passing chief can’t be activated till at the very 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 enjoying area.
With Miami sitting at 1-2 on the yr, it stays to be seen if the crew shall be in rivalry for a postseason berth by the point Tagovailoa is on the market to be activated. His restoration course of appears to be in a superb place in the intervening time, nevertheless, which is an encouraging improvement for crew and participant.
