The Splash Zone 9/23/21: Tua Tagovailoa Out Against Raiders

Tua Tagovailoa will miss this Sunday’s game against the Raiders as Brian Flores declared him out with fractured ribs. Tua will be considered week-to-week with this injury, so it’s quite possible he misses more than just one game. The Dolphins have a capable backup to step in, for the time being, as Jacoby Brissett has played in plenty of football games.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Miami Dolphins rule Tua Tagovailoa out vs. Las Vegas Raiders with fractured ribs
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has fractured ribs and is out for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Brian Flores said Wednesday.

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