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    Tua Tagovailoa came back Miami Dolphins He will practice this week for the first time since suffering a concussion in September. Is Tua playing today?

    The quarterback at least suffered third career concussion One hit in Week 2. Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve as some questioned whether his injury history would be good. lead him to retire.

    Tua returned to training on Wednesday and allowed to play Friday. He and the Dolphins were aiming for his return to action today. Arizona Cardinals. Miami struggled in his absence, going 2-4 with the worst offense in the NFL despite the stars. Tyreek HillJaylen Waddle and De’Von Achane.

    Here’s what we know about Tua’s injury status, concussion history, and whether he plays today. cardinals:

    Is Tua playing today?

    Yes. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that Tua will play in today’s game. vs. Cardinals. He returned to training on Wednesday and trained fully throughout the week. Tua jumped the final hurdle on Friday Clears NFL’s concussion protocol and officially activated from injured reserve I’m getting ready to leave on Saturday afternoon.

    monday said did not consider retiring He said he has been symptom-free since his last concussion and the day after the injury.

    “I think the team did what was in my best interest knowing that I was a competitor and knowing that from what the doctors told me, it would be good for me to have a significant amount of time to rest and recover,” Tua said. he said. in question. “I think they did the best to protect me from myself.”

    Dolphins teammates We were happy to have Tua back all week. “Press the (beep) tape” Tyreek Hill said After practice on Wednesday. “We’re back, baby.”

    who is Miami Dolphins quarterback today?

    Tua Tagovailoa will start. Backup is less certain, but expected to be so skylar thompson.

    Last week Lost to Indianapolis ColtsTyler Huntley was the Dolphins’ starting quarterback, going 7-of-13 for 87 yards and a touchdown, adding 20 rushing yards. Tim Boyle came later Huntley injured his shoulderHe finished 8 of 13 for 74 yards. Thompson was the emergency third-string QB and missed his third straight game with injured ribs.

    Coach Mike McDaniel He said he didn’t expect Huntley to be available Wednesday. Thompson is not listed on the injury report, so either he or newly signed CJ Beathard could be the backup QB today. Boyle was released There will be a spot for Tagovailoa on the active roster on Saturday.

    Will Tua wear a Guard hat?

    NFL allowed players to wear them this season Protective coversCovers containing a soft layer of foam that are placed over a regular football helmet during games. They have become standard practice in football as a preventive measure against head injuries. running back De’Von Achane He became the first Yunus to wear a Guard hat in a game last week against the Colts; Achane suffered a concussion last week.

    Tagovailoa said Monday that it won’t be wearing a Guard cap. personal choice. He said he will adapt by playing smarter and taking more calculated risks on the field.

    “I love this game,” Tua said Monday. I love him to death“

    What happened to Tua Tagovailoa?

    In the fourth down game at the end of the third quarter on Thursday night, September 12, Tua Tagovailoa appeared for the first fall. He dived into the Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin He hits his head on the defender’s chest and then hits the ground.

    Tua’s arms froze in mid-air in what neurologists call a “fencing response,” a sign of head trauma. He was able to leave the field and did not return to the game. That was later diagnosed with concussionhis third official concussion in the last three seasons.

    Tua it was placed on injured reserve Sept. 17 automatically rules him out of the Dolphins’ next four games.

    How many concussions has Tua suffered in his life?

    September 12 was Tua’s third recorded concussion, but there is also speculation that he suffered his fourth. During the Dolphins Festival in 2022 Week 3 game against BillsAfter Matt Milano’s shot, the back of Tua’s head hit the ground hard. The quarterback stumbled while getting up and was briefly out of the game. McDaniel said Tua was checked by an independent neurologist and remained out of the NFL’s concussion protocol the next day. The injury was initially declared a head injury, but this was later changed to a back injury.

    Four days after that game, Tua suffered an even more gruesome injury. Thursday Night Football vs. Cincinnati Bengals. Quarterback in the second quarter hit the grass hard and then lay there with his fingers seemingly frozen in the air for several seconds. He missed the two weeks after the Bengals game.

    Ten weeks after returning, Tua suffered another head injury. Christmas Day vs. Green Bay Packers. He left the game briefly before returning. He was diagnosed with another concussion after the game. Tua would miss the final two games of the regular season and the Dolphins’ first playoff game since the 2016 season.

    “Do I want to be associated with this (concussions)?” Tua said Monday. “No, I don’t. But considering his background, those are the cards I’ve been dealt.”

    Tua Tagovailoa’s injury history

    Tua had no history of concussions before entering the NFL, but his college football career at Alabama derailed due to injuries. After substituting for Jalen Hurts at halftime to win the 2018 national championship game, he suffered a high ankle sprain in the following year’s SEC championship game. He underwent “rope” surgery and returned less than a month later for the Crimson Tide’s College Football Playoff run.

    Tua, who returned from another ankle sprain in 2019, dislocated his right hip in the final game of his college career. Reports said he was “screaming in pain” on the field before being taken to the locker room. His injury caused him to drop from the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft to the Dolphins’ No. 5 pick.

    In the NFL, Tua missed 13 regular season games and one playoff game in his first five NFL seasons. He played all 17 games except the playoff game in 2023. He missed the Dolphins’ last four games.

    Miami Dolphins depth chart

    Here’s a look at the quarterback on the Dolphins roster, along with their injury status:

    • QB1: Tua Tagovailoa (Q concussion)
    • QB2: Skylar Thompson
    • QB3: Tyler Huntley
    • Training squad: CJ Beathard

    Where to watch Dolphins vs Cardinals: Time, TV channel, streaming

    • When: Sunday, October 27 at 13.00
    • Where: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
    • TV: Fox
    • Flow: fubo (free trial)

    Dolphins vs. The Cardinals will air nationally on Fox in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season. Jason Benetti and Mark Schlereth will officiate the game from the stands at Hard Rock Stadium, with Jen Hale reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options include: fuboOffering a free trial to new subscribers.

    Credits: Tom D’Angelo, Hal Habib, Nick Pugliese and Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post

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