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Thumb injury might sideline Tua Tagovailoa against Jets Sunday

The Jets aren't the only team unsure of who will start at quarterback on Sunday.

Miami's Tua Tagovailoa has a left thumb injury after reportedly jamming it on a helmet in practice on Wednesday. He was listed as questionable on Friday.

"I know he’s a tough, tough kid. He wants to play," said Dolphins coach Brian Flores on Friday’s Zoom call. "We’ll see how this goes."

If Tagovailoa does not play, Ryan Fitzpatrick likely will get the start. However, the Jets say they’re ready for whomever goes under center for the Dolphins.

"I know what type of athlete [Tua] is," linebacker Jordan Jenkins said.