In a recent decision, the Miami Dolphins have opted to put quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve, according to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. As a result, Tagovailoa will be forced to sit out for a minimum of the next four games. The earliest possible date for his return will be in Week 8 when the Dolphins take on the Arizona Cardinals.

With Tagovailoa out of action, Miami will rely on Skylar Thompson, the only other quarterback currently listed on their depth chart, to start in their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. However, the team is taking measures to bolster their quarterback line-up by signing Snoop Huntley, a former Pro Bowl quarterback from the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.

Despite suffering his third documented concussion in the NFL during the Dolphins' recent matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa has no intentions of retiring, as reported by multiple sources. Currently undergoing the league's concussion protocol, he is determined to regain clearance for his return to the field. Tagovailoa's case is noteworthy as he becomes the only quarterback within the last five years to undergo the protocol three separate times.

Tagovailoa's recovery process will follow the standard five-step protocol for concussions, irrespective of the number of concussions he has experienced in a short period. The quarterback's health and well-being remain the Dolphins' top priority, and they will take all necessary precautions before clearing him to resume playing.

The Dolphins, led by head coach Brian Flores, will undoubtedly face challenges in Tagovailoa's absence, but they remain optimistic about the abilities of their current quarterback options. As the team moves forward, their focus will be on navigating the upcoming games successfully while ensuring Tagovailoa's full recovery and safe return to the field.