Tua Set to Make Triumphant Return

Tua Tagovailoa has successfully completed the final step in his recovery. The Miami Dolphins quarterback cleared concussion protocol on Friday, paving the way for his return from injured reserve ahead of the upcoming matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, as coach Mike McDaniel announced during a press briefing. “Following his participation in the process and the opportunity to engage in practice where he experienced some contact,” McDaniel explained, “he subsequently consulted with an independent physician and received full clearance. He is no longer under the protocol.” This clearance was anticipated after Tagovailoa had a productive practice on Thursday. The Dolphins organization has been hopeful about the quarterback’s return following his latest concussion. Although he is currently listed as questionable, he is expected to be activated from injured reserve before Sunday’s game.

The Dolphins' offense has faltered significantly since their starting quarterback was sidelined in Week 2, leaving both fans and analysts perplexed. Under the guidance of head coach Mike McDaniel, the team has slumped to a 1-3 record without Tagovailoa, managing to score just 40 points across those four games—an average of only 10 points per game. For context, the Dolphins now hold the lowest-scoring offense in the league, averaging a mere 11.7 points per game. If this trend continues, it would mark a historic low for the franchise, falling below their previous record of 15.2 points per game, set during Miami's inaugural season in 1966.

Last season was a different story, with the Dolphins’ offense averaging 29.2 points per game, placing them second in the NFL. The team’s recent struggles serve as a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the highly competitive world of football. With Tua’s return, fans are hopeful that the Dolphins’ offense will regain its momentum and show significant improvement from what we've seen in recent weeks.