Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start his team’s game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, six weeks after sustaining the third confirmed concussion of his NFL career. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Friday morning that Tagovailoa—who was a full participant in Thursday’s practice—passed the NFL’s concussion protocol and has been cleared to play by an independent neurologist.

Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. It's his first start since being concussed in Week 2. The Dolphins designated Tagovailoa to return to practice on Monday after he spent about a month on injured reserve after suffering his third concussion of his NFL career on Sept.

When the Miami Dolphins take the field this weekend, they will do so with starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ready to play. He has been cleared to play this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals after missing the past few weeks due to a concussion. NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the news on social media about his return.