The Miami Dolphins may be without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as they prepare for a pivotal Week 17 matchup against the New England Patriots. The Dolphins are currently seventh in the AFC playoff picture and could clinch a berth as early as Sunday if they can come away with a win and see the New York Jets lose to the Seattle Seahawks later that afternoon. Miami may be doing it without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, however.
On Monday, Dec. 26, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel informed the media that Tagovailoa had landed in the NFL concussion protocols after developing symptoms sometime Sunday night or Monday morning.