Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to the field and throw on Wednesday as part of his progression through concussion protocol, per sources.

Tagovailoa remains in concussion protocol as a result of the injury he suffered Sept. 29 and could be cleared from protocol before Sunday's game against the Vikings, though he's highly unlikely to play since he is just now returning to practice and meetings.

Related players: Teddy Bridgewater, Skylar Thompson

Sources say Tua has made great strides in recent days and is headed in the right direction toward an eventual return to play. Over the weekend, he began to increase his rehab work to include cardio and strength training, the story said. Bridgewater is also in concussion protocol and is a question mark for Week 6. Thompson would get the start if Bridgewater isn't cleared.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says he’s not thinking about a timeline for Tua Tagovailoa’s return. He noted Tua is not ready to return to football activity yet, and he’s evaluated every 12-24 hours. He’s in the Dolphins team facility & doing well, but the main focus is getting him healthy.

Related Players: Teddy Bridgewater, Skylar Thompson

It doesn't sound good for Tua's return in Week 6, while Bridgewater claimed he did not have a concussion before one of the spotters apparently had him removed for Week 5. He or Skylar Thompson would be a downgrade at quarterback in their upcoming home game against the Vikings.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss Miami’s Week 5 game against the Jets as he remains in concussion protocol, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.

Related Players: Teddy Bridgewater

“I can comfortably say that he’s out for this game against the Jets,” McDaniel said. “It’s too early to give a definite timeline (on Tua's return).” Teddy Bridgewater will run things in the interim and had a decent job filling in for Tua after he went down on Thursday Night Football, completing 8-of-14 passes for 110 yards and an interception. Week 5's opponent, the Jets, are currently ranked 30th in Pass EPA allowed per play and have allowed the seventh-most points to opposing offenses, making Bridgewater a matchup-based option in 2QB leagues.

Despite being listed as questionable with leg and back injuries, Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play against the Bengals amidst questions about a possible concussion.

Related Players: Teddy Bridgewater

It looks like it will not be Teddy time in Cincinnati for Thursday Night Football, as Tagovailoa looks to continue his hot start. He ranks second in the league in passer rating (117.8) with 925 passing yards, eight touchdown passes, two interceptions and a 71.3 completion percentage. His advanced metrics are even more impressive. Via TruMedia, he ranks second in Expected Points Added per dropback (0.32), only behind Patrick Mahomes (0.33). He ranks No. 1 among passers in Offensive Expected Points Added per play (0.30).

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (back/ankle) officially questionable to play vs. Bengals.

Related players: Teddy Bridgewater

Tua was limited on Tuesday as well. Reports say Tagovailoa is doing everything he can to be able to play on Thursday night at the Bengals, and the team is optimistic he'll be able to do so. Bridgewater would get the start if Tua can't go.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said if the team had a full practice today, Tua Tagovailoa would be limited and questionable for the Bengals game.

Related players: Teddy Bridgewater

The Dolphins are holding a walkthrough today leading up to their game on Tuesday night at Cincy. McDaniel added, via the tweet, that Tua is doing everything he can to be ready to play and he’s optimistic he'll be able to go on a short week. If Tua can't go, Bridgewater would get the start.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa left Sunday's game against the Bills and is questionable to return with a head injury.

Tagovailoa took a hard hit from Bills LB Matt Milano and is being checked for a possible concussion. Tagovailoa was 8/10 for 76 yards and a touchdown. Teddy Bridgewater is now in at quarterback.

The Miami Dolphins have acquired WR Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs for five draft picks.

Related Players: Tua Tagovailoa, Patrick Mahomes, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, Teddy Bridgewater, DeVante Parker, Jaylen Waddle, Cedrick Wilson

Hill wanted out and got his wish. He strengthens the Dolphins wideout corps but takes a notable drop in quarterback with either Tua or Teddy under center. There is also the question of how good Miami's offensive line is even after adding Terron Armstead.

The Chiefs are almost a lock to add to their wide receiver room with either top 50 pick from the Dolphins or their own first rounder. Kansas City is also meeting with Marquez Valdes-Scantling. He is nowhere near Hill in terms of talent, but MVS has excellent speed.

QB Teddy Bridgewater is signing a one-year deal with Miami. He is expected to back up Tua Tagovailoa.

With faith in Tua unknown in Miami, Bridgewater may be able to start a game or two assuming Tua stays healthy.

Even with the question of their postseason fate back in play, there's a bigger one looming this offseason -- the same one Tua Tagovailoa been hearing since his arrival in Miami: is he the guy?

The Dolphins were rumored to be heavily interested in Deshaun Watson right up to the trade deadline, while also saying they still had confidence in Tua. The story is filled with information to let you draw your own conclusions about Tua, but ironically, Miami is unbeaten since the deadline and Tagovailoa has completed 74.5% of his passes for 1,101 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions over five games during the winning streak, the story pointed out. The questions will likely be asked right up until next year with the Dolphins still being one of the teams linked to Watson.