TUA TAGOVAILOA NEWS

Tua returns to Dolphins practice and listed as questionable

Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has returned to practice on a limited basis after missing two days because of an illness

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable, expected to play Tagovailoa (illness) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Tagovailoa has dealt with an undisclosed illness throughout practice this week, so his 'questionable' designation doesn't come as much of a surprise, but Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that the rookie first-round pick is expected to go Sunday. Ryan Fitzpatrick is in line to start against Seattle, and if the Dolphins have any lingering doubts about Tagovailoa's availability the team could opt to promote Reid Sinnett from the practice squad.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Friday Tagovailoa (illness) is at practice Friday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The rookie first-round pick was unable to practice the past two days due to the illness, but he's back on the field Friday. It remains unclear if Tagovailoa will be ready to go for Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks, or if Reid Sinnett will need to be promoted from the practice squad to serve as Ryan Fitzpatrick's backup.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins weighing options as Tua Tagovailoa remains sidelined With Tua Tagovailoa still out with an illness, Dolphins weighing backup QB options for Sunday's game against Seattle.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

In line for another absence Tagovailoa remains unlikely to practice Thursday due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact With Tagovailoa presumably in line to miss back-to-back practice sessions, his status for the Week 5 matchup against Seattle could ultimately end up in jeopardy due to a lack of reps. Should that end up being the case, Reid Sinnett would be the next man up from the practice squad.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Missing practice with illness Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said Tagovailoa wouldn't practice Wednesday due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact The Dolphins are hopeful that a day off will be all Tagovailoa needs to move past the ailment, but he'll likely have to return to practice in some fashion Thursday or Friday to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. If the rookie isn't ready to fill his normal No. 2 role behind starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, Miami could promote Reid Sinnett from the practice squad to serve as its Week 4 backup.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is It 'Tua Time' In Miami?

Tua Tagovailoa arrived in Miami with enormous expectations. We will find out soon if the hype is real, Martin Rogers writes.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

A Fresh Start In The SEC

Two of college football's powerhouses named new starters on Monday, and Matt Leinart sees big things for both.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Alabama coordinator expects better from Crimson Tide defense

Alabama's Pete Golding expects the Crimson Tide defense to perform better than it did last year

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mailbag: How Big Ten's Return Affects the NFL Draft Plus, your questions about coaches getting fired mid-season, Tua Tagovailoa, Cam Newton, Allen Robinson, Washington's defense and more.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • SI.COM

Remaining in backup role Tagovailoa will remain Miami's No. 2 quarterback heading into Week 2's divisional match against the Bills, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact The Dolphins didn't appear to consider putting Tagovailoa in the game during Sunday's season-opening loss to the Patriots, in which Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three picks and failed to move the offense, so it looks like the team is committed to allowing the rookie time to develop. However, if Fitzpatrick logs a similarly poor performance against Buffalo, Tagovailoa could begin building a case to enter the fray.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Fitzpatrick to Remain Dolphins' Starting QB over Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores confirmed Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the starting quarterback for Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Ready for season opener Tagovailoa (hip) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at New England, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact A full participant all week in preparation for his first NFL game, Tagovailoa has recovered from the hip injury that brought an early end to his final campaign at Alabama last November. He'll enter the season as the backup to starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, so it remains to be seen when Tagovailoa will take his first NFL snaps.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

QB position in spotlight for Dolphins-Patriots season opener

Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Dolphins coach Brian Flores have built their NFL reputations on defense

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS