The Miami Dolphins have been without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa since Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. During the Thursday Night Football game between the Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa suffered a scary concussion on a play in the second half, his third confirmed concussion during his NFL career.
Miami Dolphins ‘expect’ Tua Tagovailoa to return in 2024
Tua Tagovailoa is expected to return to the field during the 2024 NFL season
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Mark Schofield is a former college quarterback and attorney covering the NFL and F1.
Tagovailoa’s concussion back in Week 2 prompted concerns that the Dolphins passer might miss the rest of the season, or could step away from the game entirely. Following the 2022 season, when Tagovailoa suffered a pair of confirmed concussions, the quarterback admitted that he did contemplate retirement.
However, in the clearest sign yet that Tagovailoa is going to try and make a comeback, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel indicated to the media Monday that he does “expect to see” the quarterback playing again this season:
McDaniel also indicated that Tagovailoa will not be playing this week, but there continue to be “positive” signs regarding Tagovailoa’s recovery.
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