Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could return to action against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday after medical experts cleared him to practice following his latest concussion.
Tagovailoa has had several concussions but will practice on Wednesday and will start against the Cardinals if all goes well.
Coach Mike McDaniel said: “The reason why he’s coming back now is because the medical experts have deemed it safe for him to return.
“I don’t mess with timelines or try to overcook the forecast. You lean on experts for matters of the career, and that’s what we’re doing here.”
Tagovailoa was hurt against Buffalo last month when he collided with Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin. Tagovailoa has a history of head injuries since entering the NFL, having been diagnosed with two concussions in 2022 and suffering another scary hit to the head that season, which led to changes in the NFL’s concussion rules.
“I think he has a better understanding of his responsibility to the whole organization at this point,” McDaniel said.
The Dolphins have played three different quarterbacks in his place.
Skylar Thompson replaced him against Buffalo and started Week 3 before injuring his ribs. Tyler Huntley went 1-1 as a starter before getting hurt on Sunday in the third quarter against Indianapolis. Tim Boyle finished the game.
