Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is likely to miss the team’s Week 17 game with a hip injury.
Tagovailoa was downgraded to doubtful on Saturday ahead of the team’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Tellingly, the team also elevated QB Skylar Thompson from the practice squad, another indication Tagovailoa is unlikely to play.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Tagovailoa is still pushing to play, but the hip injury is having a major impact on his mobility.
The #Dolphins downgraded QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) to doubtful for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
Tua wants to play and is still trying to. But it's a significant injury in terms of impact of his mobility and strength. https://t.co/0LfnDUoHSN
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 28, 2024
There was not that much concern about Tagovailoa during the week, as he was a limited participant in practice. Clearly, things have not progressed as hoped. The injury comes at a terrible time for the Dolphins, who are barely clinging to their AFC playoff hopes.
Tyler Huntley would be in line to start if Tagovailoa cannot go. He went 1-2 in three starts earlier in the season when Tagovailoa was sidelined due to a concussion.
