Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa will reportedly return to practice on Wednesday with an eye on the start of Week 8

Tua Tagovailoa plans to return to practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, and if all goes well, he could start Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals.

According to Diana Russini of The Athletic, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told players that Tagovailoa’s practice window opens on Wednesday and the quarterback intends to attend. Barring any setbacks, Tagovailoa would start Oct. 27.

“As far as the schedule goes, I know he’s not playing this week,” McDaniel said this week. “I do expect to see him playing football in 2024, but where exactly that is, we will let the process continue.”

Tagovailoa suffered his third concussion in two years in the Dolphins’ Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. His recent brain injury once again caused him to consider retirement to protect his health. But after consulting with independent neurologists, he has no intention of retiring.

Without Tagovailoa, the Dolphins’ offense has struggled, going 0-3 since the 26-year-old quarterback was injured. Tyler Huntley, whom the Dolphins acquired after placing Tagovailoa on injured reserve, has struggled in his last two games, throwing for 290 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.

The Dolphins’ offense as a whole has been called into question since Tagovailoa left the lineup. Miami has averaged just 10 points per game since Week 2, and their top two wide receivers – Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle – haven’t topped 70 yards since both scored over 100 yards in Week 1.

The 2-3 Dolphins return from their bye week to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.