MIAMI (AP) — At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s opener, and none is named Tua Tagovailoa.
Miami’s top draft pick and potential franchise quarterback will begin his NFL career on the sideline as Ryan Fitzpatrick’s backup for Game 1 at New England. Tagovailoa’s first career start could still be weeks or months away, depending on how the season unfolds.
Even so, coach Brian Flores’ rookie class will make an immediate impact. Left tackle Austin Jackson and right guard Solomon Kindley won starting jobs in training camp, and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene and tackle Raekwon Davis will be part of the defensive rotation.