Report: Tua expected back as Dolphins' starting QB in 2023

The Miami Dolphins are expected to bring back quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as their starter next season, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Tagovailoa has been in concussion protocol since suffering his second concussion of the season in Miami's Christmas Day loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Medical professionals believe Tagovailoa should be able to continue his playing career next season, Schefter adds.

If the Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills in Sunday's wild-card matchup, Tagovailoa could clear concussion protocol and play later in the playoffs, Schefter reports.

Tagovailoa is under contract with Miami through the 2023 season. The team will have to decide this offseason whether to pick up his fifth-year option for the 2024 campaign.

The Dolphins have apparently been content with Tagovailoa's development under head coach Mike McDaniel. The 24-year-old has 3,584 passing yards with 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 13 starts this season.