Tua Tagovailoa
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford (87) center celebrates scoring a touchdown, with teammates tight end Mike Gesicki (88), left, and wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) is challenged by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
At 1-5, Dolphins insist playing with trust is imperative

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 20, 2021 01:04 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright (15), center, looks up as he kicks a field goal to win the match during the second half of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunhan)
Tagovailoa 'not 100%' as Dolphins lose 5th consecutive game

By Ken Maguire Oct. 17, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

A fan shapes-up to pass the ball as he arrives for an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 07:15 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sets up to pass during NFL football practice in Miami Gardens Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The Dolphins play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. (David Santiago(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Barring setback, Dolphins say Tagovailoa is ready to return

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 15, 2021 10:42 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins NFL football team head coach Brian Flores smiles while talking to the media before practice in Miami Gardens Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The Dolphins play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
No smoking: Dolphins' London trip stirs memories for Flores

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 13, 2021 02:19 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (18) outruns Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman (5) after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Losers of 4 straight, Dolphins seeing bad come in bunches

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 11, 2021 04:37 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Houston's Mills faces Patriots team tough on rookie QBs

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 07, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry reacts after his team beat the Seattle Seahawks 33-30 in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
West Division showdowns, East Coast return of a hero

By Barry Wilner Sep. 30, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks off the field after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami's offense is sputtering, and Dolphins suddenly sliding

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 27, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) carted out the field after getting injured in a play during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on IR with fractured ribs

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 25, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) carries the ball and is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers-Niners renew now familiar NFL rivalry on Sunday

By Barry Wilner Sep. 24, 2021 12:57 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) waves to fans as he heads to the locker room following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Carr, Raiders look to build on 2-0 start vs. Dolphins

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Raiders seek 1st 3-0 start since '02 when they host Dolphins

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has fractured ribs and won’t play Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 when the Dolphins visit the Raiders. Miami coach Brian Flores did not want to offer a timetable for a potential return but said Tagovailoa is already improving. Jacoby Brissett will start against Las Vegas.(AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 9/12/2021

Sep. 23, 2021 01:05 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) carted out the field after getting injured in a play during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. A battery of tests run on Tagovailoa failed to show any serious problems other than bruised ribs, raising at least the possibility that he could play next weekend when the Dolphins (1-1) visit the Las Vegas Raiders (2-0). (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Florida A&M at South Florida 9/18/2021

Sep. 22, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) is tackled by Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) and free safety Jordan Poyer (21), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Bills' pass rush steps up in dominating win over Dolphins

By John Wawrow Sep. 20, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans caught a 3-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) defends Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) as he can't hold onto a pass in the endzone, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Bills knock out Tua, roll past Dolphins yet again, win 35-0

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 19, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is assisted by offensive guard Jesse Davis (77), during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
LIU at Miami (OH) 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 01:35 PM EDT