DAVIE, Fla. – It appeared on Saturday Tua Tagovailoa is unlikely to play in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.
Sunday, those fears came to fruition.
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According to NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo, Tagovailoa will not play against AFC East rival New York and could miss more than one game due to a thumb injury on his throwing hand.
On Saturday, the Dolphins downgraded the rookie quarterback to doubtful for Sunday’s game.
Tagovailoa had previously been listed as questionable.
The quarterback injured his thumb during practice this week.
Veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick will get the start for the Dolphins.
Fitzpatrick came into the Dolphins previous game in relief of Tagovailoa.
Head coach Brian Flores said he went with Fitzpatrick because of poor play by the rookie, not an injury.
Fitzpatrick rallied Miami for one score, but ultimately threw an interception during the final minutes as the Dolphins lost at Denver.
Miami also added quarterback Reid Sinnett to the active roster on Saturday.
The Dolphins hold a 6-4 record and are fighting for a playoff spot in the AFC. They are also one game behind the Buffalo Bills (7-3) for first place in the AFC East.
Miami’s game on Sunday against the Jets is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.