Tua Tagovailoa Injury Update: Dolphins Quarterback Undergoes Scans Ahead of Raiders Clash

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa made a name for himself in 2020. The former Alabama Crimson Tide superstar displaced veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick as first-choice starter midway through the season. Despite a couple of eye-catching displays, Tagovailoa could not manage to lead the Dolphins to the playoffs in his debut season.

Nov 8, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) breaks the tackle of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy (33) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

But the youngster did enough to convince HC Brian Flores that he can be a future franchise quarterback in Miami.

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Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa injury update offers positive response

#Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa underwent further tests this morning on his bruised ribs and my understanding is those didn’t reveal any major issues. X-rays were negative. So it’ll be about pain tolerance and functionality moving forward. #Raiders await Sunday in Las Vegas.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 20, 2021

“Tua is very tough. It’s not a question with him. He’s a tough kid, for sure … If Tua can go, he’s gonna go. That’s just the type of kid he is,” Flores said via ESPN sources.

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