Tua Tagovailoa injury status: Latest on Dolphins QB ahead of Week 18 clash vs Jets

Tua Tagovailoa's availability is in the spotlight for the Miami Dolphins ahead of their Week 18 clash against the New York Jets. The quarterback has been struggling with a hip injury for the past few weeks and fans want to know whether Tagovailoa will play in Sunday's game.

What is Tua Tagovailoa's injury status?

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa - Source: Getty

Tua Tagovailoa will reportedly get fewer practice reps than Tyler Huntley in Miami's practice this week. The Dolphins' QB1 has not completely recovered from his hip injury, which is expected to take some extra time.

Tagovailoa picked up the injury in Miami's Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans. However, he played in the Dolphins' Week 16 win over the San Francisco 49ers, despite being on the injury report ahead of the game. The quarterback reportedly aggravated the issue in that game.

Tagovailoa was subsequently ruled out for Miami's Week 17 win over the Cleveland Browns. Huntley took center stage in his absence.

The Dolphins will have three practice sessions ahead of their Week 18 matchup against the Jets.

Is Tua Tagovailoa playing this week vs. Jets?

As things stand, there is no confirmation whether Tua Tagovailoa will play in Week 18. On Monday, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said the QB's status was a "gray area, firmly in the unknown," for the regular-season finale.

Miami is expected to monitor Tagovailoa's status during the week before making a decision. If Tua is ruled out, Huntley is expected to lead the offense for the Dolphins, who are still chasing a playoff spot.

Tagovailoa has racked up 2,867 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions across 11 games this season. He has a 6-5 record with the team.

The Dolphins (8-8) need a win over the Jets in Week 18, along with a Kansas Chiefs win over the Denver Broncos to qualify for the playoffs.

Here's a look at the TV schedule and live stream details for the Dolphins-Jets Week 18 game.

• Date: Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: NFL+/ Fubo
• Venue: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey