Dolphins Downgrade Tua Tagovailoa to Doubtful for Game Against Browns

Miami's playoff hopes face a setback as their star quarterback deals with a hip injury sustained earlier this month.

Tua Tagovailoa has been downgraded to doubtful for the Dolphins' Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns due to a hip injury sustained in Week 15 against the Texans and aggravated last week against the 49ers.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley is expected to start if Tagovailoa is unavailable, with Skylar Thompson elevated from the practice squad to serve as the backup.
The Dolphins must win their final two games and rely on other teams losing to remain in the playoff race, making this game critical for their postseason chances.
Tagovailoa has missed four games this season due to a concussion; the offense struggled in his absence, averaging just 11.5 points per game during that stretch.
The injury is to the same hip Tagovailoa had surgically repaired in 2019 during his college career, but it reportedly affects a different area, raising concerns about his long-term health.