Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa shakes hands with his father, Galu Tagovailoa, before an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 24, 2023, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is doubtful for Week 18 due to a hip injury he suffered earlier this month. Tagovailoa was also doubtful last week for a game against the Cleveland Browns and was eventually listed as inactive.

He needs to be available,’ Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said, adding that he’s ‘very confident’ in his franchise quarterback. ‘He needs to know how to protect himself.’

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has had a hip injury for 3 weeks. Here’s the latest on his injury and his status for the Week 18 game vs N.Y> Jets.

A hip injury is keeping Tagovailoa out of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns (3-12). The Dolphins (7-8) have to win to stay alive in the AFC wild-card race. And even if they do beat the Browns, they'll need some outside help. Miami will conclude the regular season next weekend at the New York Jets.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a hip injury. Here are the latest updates as they take on the Browns in Week 17

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