Plenty rests on the shoulders of Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins go for first playoff win since 2000
Associated PressMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It has been more than 23 years since the Miami Dolphins won a playoff game. He was a freshman at Alabama when he replaced then-starter Jalen Hurts during the 2018 national championship game and led the Crimson Tide past Georgia for the school’s fifth national title under Nick Saban. The 25-year-old Tagovailoa has spoken about how those experiences helped shape his path to the NFL, but he couldn’t quite find the words to describe the emotions of competing in his first playoff game. He missed Miami’s playoff game last year, a loss to Buffalo in a wild-card game, after being diagnosed with his second concussion of the season. “One thing I do know is as much, if not more, than any player I’ve been around, this guy has, in front of our very eyes, learned and continued to grow, and no situation regardless of how much weight is on his shoulders or how much noise is out there, he continues to find a way to improve.” NOTES: The Dolphins signed linebacker Melvin Ingram from the practice squad to the active roster, and signed linebacker Malik Reed to the practice squad.. Miami held a walkthrough on Wednesday, but S DeShon Elliot, S Jevon Holland and CB Xavien Howard were estimated as nonparticipants.
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The IndependentDolphins look to get star playmakers more involved when they host winless Titans on Monday night
Associated PressWith another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up
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Associated PressDolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion
Associated PressAn emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear
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Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa's future after QB sparked fears with third concussion
Daily MailDolphins will bring in another quarterback, while Tagovailoa deals with concussion
Associated PressDolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa sustains 3rd diagnosed concussion of his career after hitting head on turf
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Tua Tagovailoa sustains third concussion of his NFL career in Dolphins’ loss
LA TimesA clearly emotional Mike McDaniel raves about how the Dolphins handled adversity in Week 1
Associated PressJason Sanders makes 52-yard field goal as time expires and Dolphins rally past Jaguars 20-17
Associated PressTua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence to meet in national title game rematch when Dolphins host Jags
Associated PressDolphins and Jaguars meet in a Week 1 matchup of QBs who secured big paydays in the offseason
Associated PressMiami Dolphins extend coach Mike McDaniel through 2028 season, AP source says
Associated PressTua Tagovailoa enters season hoping to lead Dolphins to first playoff win in 24 years
Associated PressDolphins release Mike White, leaving Skylar Thompson as the team’s No. 2 QB
Associated PressDolphins’ Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback
Associated PressTua Tagovailoa plays 1 series and throws TD pass in Dolphins’ 13-6 win over Commanders
Associated PressTua Tagovailoa eager to help Dolphins end playoff drought after signing extension
Associated PressDolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says
Associated PressTua Tagovailoa participates in Dolphins’ first day of workouts with contract unresolved
Associated PressMike McDaniel praises Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason work, expects another leap from the Dolphins QB
Associated PressTagovailoa misses Dolphins’ OTA day to attend Saban’s charity golf tournament
Associated PressAfter another early playoff exit, Dolphins GM says he wants Tua Tagovailoa in Miami ‘long-term’
Associated PressDolphins to host Bills with a chance to win AFC East, start playoffs at home
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Associated PressDolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time
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