Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to return to field Wednesday; timeline for return to play still TBD

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to the field and throw on Wednesday as part of his progression through concussion protocol, per sources.

Tagovailoa remains in concussion protocol as a result of the injury he suffered Sept. 29 and could be cleared from protocol before Sunday’s game against the Vikings, though he’s highly unlikely to play since he is just now returning to practice and meetings. But sources say he has made great strides in recent days and is headed in the right direction toward an eventual return to play.

Since the injury, Tagovailoa has consulted with four independent specialists, including the top sports concussion neurologist and the top neuropsychologist.

Over the weekend, he began to increase his rehab work to include cardio and strength training. Wednesday’s return to the field is part of the protocol progression as part of “non-contact sports-specific activity,” which includes throwing.

Dolphins backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is also in concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game is up in the air as well. Coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday there is no definitive timetable for either QB’s return.

Rookie seventh-round pick Skylar Thompson relieved Bridgewater in last week’s loss to the Jets.

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