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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa gestures after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Texans 30-15. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
More support, confidence has altered Tua Tagovailoa's career

By Alanis Thames Nov. 28, 2022 06:41 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
Tagovailoa, Dolphins rout Texans 30-15 for 5th straight win

By Alanis Thames Nov. 27, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins clicking on all sides as they head into their bye

By Alanis Thames Nov. 14, 2022 06:19 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, right, greets wide receiver Tyreek Hill after catching a 5-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Tua Tagovailoa’s leap has Dolphins eyeing deep playoff run

By Alanis Thames Nov. 07, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (29) is assisted off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee )
Dolphins safety Brandon Jones to go on injured reserve

By Alanis Thames Oct. 24, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) carries the ball against New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota visits Miami looking to extend 3-game win streak

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

Teammates gather around Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa limited in return to practice

By Alanis Thames Oct. 12, 2022 11:08 AM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) takes a hit from Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) as he dives across the goal line to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dolphins need to address defensive issues amid 2-game skid

By Alanis Thames Oct. 10, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Dolphins look for 500th win, take on Jets coming off stunner

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Without Tua, Dolphins will need to address red-zone issues

By Alanis Thames Sep. 30, 2022 06:27 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Bengals top Miami 27-15 after injured Tagovailoa carted off

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 29, 2022 11:32 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tagovailoa banged up as Dolphins face Bengals in short week

By The Associated Press Sep. 28, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead (4) sees the ball go backwards after attempting a punt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The play resulted in a safety for the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Dolphins halt Allen, survive 'butt punt' to beat Bills

By Alanis Thames Sep. 25, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Dolphins, Bills enter Week 3 division matchup undefeated

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 06:01 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and wide receiver River Cracraft (85) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dolphins see growth in Tagovailoa's confidence

By Alanis Thames Sep. 21, 2022 04:50 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill, foreground, and Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrate at the end of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
‘We’ll never give up’: Dolphins send message with huge win

By Alanis Thames Sep. 19, 2022 06:14 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) fumbles the ball on a sack by Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The fumble lead to a touchdown by the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Pats' Jones plans to be ready for Steelers after back injury

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 12, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Mac Jones hurts back, adding injury to Patriots' rough day

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 11, 2022 05:38 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) and running back Raheem Mostert (31) do a dance after Waddle scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7

By Alanis Thames Sep. 11, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots place kicker Nick Folk (6) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dolphins a slight favorite over Patriots heading into Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 02:30 PM EDT