TuaTagovailoa

News: 3 days agoTagovailoa remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and won't participate in next week's Pro Bowl Games, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.

Spin: The report notes that Tagovailoa, who had been named a first-alternate Pro Bowler, hasn't experienced any setbacks, but the Dolphins are proceeding deliberately with the QB, with his long-term health in mind. Earlier this month, GM Chris Grier indicated that the franchise will approach the 2023 season with Tagovailoa as its starting signal-caller, based on the belief (via doctors the team has spoken to) that Tagovailoa's past concussions won't leave him more prone to head injuries going forward.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Tagovailoa is entering his third NFL season in prime position for a leap forward. Miami was busy improving his supporting cast during the offseason, adding a group that includes superstars Tyreek Hill and Terron Armstead. It might be the saving grace for Tagovailoa considering that he has not been a fantasy factor thus far in his career, registering one weekly finish better than 15th as a rookie and one better than 11th in 2021. He's thus far been very conservative (his 7.0 average depth of throw ranked near the basement of the league last season) and hasn't added much with his legs, but perhaps both will change with Mike McDaniel running the offense. Tagovailoa's youth and improved situation makes him well worth a late flier.