If Tagovailoa is unable to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, the team would turn to backup Tyler Huntley to take over in the starting lineup. Huntley started three games for Miami earlier this season while Tagovailoa was on injured reserve. The Dolphins went 1-2 in those games and Huntley threw one touchdown and one interception.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is doubtful to play in Sunday's Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns.

The Cleveland Browns are set to host the 7-8 Miami Dolphins for their Week 17 matchup.

For the Dolphins, their Sunday showdown in Cleveland will be an opportunity to keep playoff hopes alive. Miami needs a pair of wins and some help to get back to the postseason for the third consecutive year.

Tua Tagovailoa (hip) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game at Cleveland. The Dolphins are 1-3 without Tua.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is likely to miss the team’s Week 17 game with a hip injury. Tagovailoa was downgraded to doubtful on Saturday ahead of the team’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

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The Miami Dolphins need to win out and get some help if they are going to make the playoffs this season. Winning on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns just became a little tougher as the team downgraded starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s status for the game.

It doesn't look like Tua Tagovailoa is going to play for the Dolphins in Week 17. The Miami Dolphins are fighting to keep their miniscule playoff hopes alive in Week 17, but things already aren't going their way,