Report: Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa out against Texans with injured finger

November 07, 2021 - 11:25am

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the football against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not play Sunday against the Houston Texans because of a small fracture in the middle figure of his throwing hand, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.

Tua Tagovailoa’s fractured middle finger is not expected to keep him out long-term. However, with a quick turnaround for Thursday Night Football this week, his status for Week 10 against the Ravens now also is in question. https://t.co/6gTeQCZ6rZ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 7, 2021

With the Dolphins playing on Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10, Tagovailoa’s availability is also in doubt. Jacoby Brissett will get the start against Houston.

Tagovailoa missed time earlier this season with fractured ribs. In five games this season, the 23-year-old has 1,040 passing yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions.