Tua Tagovailoa to Miss Miami Dolphins’ Season Finale Due to Hip Injury
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to miss the crucial season finale against the New York Jets due to a hip injury sustained in Week 15 against the Houston Texans. Head coach Mike McDaniel indicated that the injury impairs Tagovailoa’s ability to meet physical demands and protect himself from further harm, necessitating ample recovery time to regain strength.
In Tagovailoa’s absence, second-string quarterback Tyler Huntley is set to start. Huntley performed well last week, completing 22-of-26 passes and scoring twice, leading Miami to a 20-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Dolphins have been strong in the latter half of the season, winning six out of eight games. To secure a playoff spot, the Dolphins need to win against the Jets while also relying on a Denver Broncos loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. If both scenarios occur, Miami would clinch the final AFC Wild Card spot and face the Buffalo Bills. Tagovailoa’s potential availability for future playoff games remains uncertain.
