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Will Tua Tagovailoa return for the game against the Cardinals in Week 8? Latest injury update

Will Tua Tagovailoa return for the game against the Cardinals in Week 8? Latest injury update

Tagovailoa was injured in Week 2 during a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills and was on the injured reserve list until this week.

    Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is checked by teammates after an apparent injury in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is checked by teammates after an apparent injury in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Navarro herselfUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Was released from concussion protocol on Friday and will start with a game against Arizona.

What will Tua’s return mean for Miami’s offense?

With the expected return of Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins and Coach McDaniel they will look to rejuvenate their struggling attack. Tyreek Hill said he is confident the unit will regain its spark as they are among the least explosive teams in the NFL without him.

Dolphins rank 30th or lower in key categories such as passing and gaining 20 or more yardsexposing exposures, particularly on the offensive line where depth issues were a challenge.

Dolphins defense decapitated due to injury

Miami’s front seven will also have to stop Murray on the ground, limiting his ability to control Arizona’s offense.

This matchup will be crucial for Miami, especially since their defensive line is hampered by injuries. Zach Sieler (DT) i Kadera Kohou (CB) both are absent while Storm Duck (CB), who missed Friday’s practice with an ankle injury, will also be highly questionable against the Cardinals.

The remaining nine players on the Dolphins’ injured list mostly participated in Friday’s practice, except for one Calais Campbell (DT) i Terron Armstead (OT) who were rested due to team load management protocol.