Optimistic about avoiding concussions
Tagovailoa said Wednesday that he considered retirement this offseason but instead decided to prioritize training that may help him avoid future concussions, the Miami Herald reports.
Tagovailoa noted that doctors told him he isn't at significant risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and doesn't have any extra risk of suffering additional concussions. Head injuries limited him to 13 games last season in what was otherwise a breakout campaign, with Tagovailoa throwing 25 touchdowns to only eight interceptions while leading the league in yards per pass attempt (8.9). He'll have a similarly favorable setup this season under second-year head coach Mike McDaniel, with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle forming the fastest wideiout duo in the NFL and having a strong argument to be considered the best. The team's skill-position players look much the same as in 2022 minus tight end Mike Gesicki, whose role had been scaled back under McDaniel in any case.
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Salvon Ahmed
RB | MIA
Doubtful to face Denver
Ahmed (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Broncos, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaylen Waddle
WR | MIA
Questionable after limited practice
Waddle (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos after being a limited participant in practice Friday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Jaylen Waddle
WR | MIA
Still in protocol, will practice
Coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that Waddle remains in the concussion protocol but will practice in some capacity, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Tyreek Hill
WR | MIA
Churns out full practice
Hill (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
De'Von Achane
RB | MIA
Could be No. 2 back Week 3
Achane could serve as the top backup to starting running back Raheem Mostert in Sunday's game against the Broncos with Salvon Ahmed (groin) looking unlikely to play and with Jeff Wilson (ribs/finger) on injured reserve for at least two more games, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Jaylen Waddle
WR | MIA
Not seen at practice Thursday
Waddle (concussion) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Tyreek Hill
WR | MIA
Limited at practice Wednesday
Hill was limited at practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Jaylen Waddle
WR | MIA
Not being rushed through protocol
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that he's "not really worried about the timeline" of Waddle progressing through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
De'Von Achane
RB | MIA
Praised by coach, could play more
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Achane could serve as the top running back to starter Raheem Mostert in Sunday's game against the Broncos with Salvon Ahmed (groin) set to miss the Dolphins' first two practices of Week 3, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Salvon Ahmed
RB | MIA
Missing first two Week 3 practices
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Ahmed (groin) won't practice Wednesday or Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.