Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game at New England after suffering a concussion in Miami’s Christmas Day loss to Green Bay. Miami coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that Tagovailoa is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol and is day to day as he focuses on his health. “He’s better…

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Justin Herbert threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and a short-handed Chargers defense got the best of the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa as Los Angeles beat Miami 23–17 on Sunday night, Dec. 11. The Chargers (7–6) moved into position for the final AFC playoff berth, ahead of the New York Jets. Herbert—the sixth overall…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.—The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to make changes to the league’s concussion protocol following a joint investigation into the procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered what was described as a back injury against the Buffalo Bills last month. The league and players’ union said in a joint statement…

CINCINNATI—Behind an overhauled offensive line coalescing in front of quarterback Joe Burrow and a defense forcing turnovers, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking more like the defending AFC champions. After losing their first two games, the Bengals have reeled off two wins in a span of five days. They beat the New York Jets on Sunday,…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.— Tua Tagovailoa walked off the field, game ball in his injured left hand, and waved his arms to acknowledge the cheers. “Tua!” “Tua!” “Tua!” And then he stopped before entering the tunnel to take a bow, a rare moment of celebration for the Miami Dolphins this season. Xavien Howard forced a fumble and returned…