MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told ESPN.
The Dolphins have been secretive of their quarterback plans all week, but they've been happy with Tagovailoa's progress from his left thumb injury that forced him to miss last week's win over the New York Jets. Dolphins coach Brian Flores has made clear on Tagovailoa that "if he's healthy, he's the guy." Miami believes Tagovailoa is now healthy enough to be the guy again.
Tagovailoa has been wearing a black spica splint in practice this week to provide support to the base of his thumb while allowing mobility to the rest of the fingers.