Dolphins HC Provides Tua Tagovailoa Injury Update; QB Set for 'Expert Consultation'

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel provided an update on Tua Tagovailoa as the quarterback recovers from the concussion he suffered during the Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

McDaniel told reporters Monday that Tagovailoa is scheduled to undergo an "expert consultation" this week, adding that "the final stages of protocol won't be achieved until we bring him back off IR. … Everything is so far so good."

The head coach also said that there has been "nothing negative so far, but we're still in the process."

Miami first turned to Skylar Thompson and has since relied on Tyler Huntley under center during Tagvailoa's absence. And things haven't gone well with blowout losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans before an ugly 15-10 victory over the New England Patriots.

Huntley went 18-of-31 for 194 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception during the win over the Patriots.

As for Tagovailoa, his concussion was met with immediate concern given his recent history.

He suffered multiple concussions during the 2022 season, and the league even altered its concussion policy that season after he took a hard hit during a game against the Bills. He was also hospitalized from the concussion he suffered against the Cincinnati Bengals that year.

Tagovailoa suffered another concussion against the Green Bay Packers that season, although he remained in that contest. The extent of the injury wasn't revealed until after the game.

It remains to be seen when Tagovailoa will return, as the Dolphins placed him on injured reserve. McDaniel's comments indicated that he is working toward an eventual return as the recovery process continues.