MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to the starting lineup Sunday vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Dolphins had been secretive of their quarterback plans all week, but were happy with Tagovailoa's progress from his left thumb injury that forced him to miss last week's win over the New York Jets, sources said. Dolphins coach Brian Flores had made it clear that "if he's healthy, he's the guy."
Tagovailoa on Sunday was wearing the same black spica splint that he used in practice this week to provide support to the base of his thumb while allowing mobility to the rest of his fingers.