The Miami Dolphins will be without Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday afternoon as they attempt to play for the final Wild Card berth in the AFC

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has had a hip injury for 3 weeks. Here’s the latest on his injury and his status for the Week 18 game vs N.Y> Jets.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Jets and considered highly unlikely to play. This will be the second straight start

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reportedly is unlikely to play in Week 18 against the New York Jets after being listed as doubtful with a hip injury.

The Miami Dolphins are unlikely to start star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa against the New York Jets on Sunday for Week 18. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, "The #Dolphins are preparing for QB Snoop Huntley to start on Sunday against the #Jets, according to coach Mike McDaniel. Tua Tagovailoa will practice on a limited basis, however."

With the franchise quarterback’s status doubtful for Sunday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport took readers inside Tagovailoa’s “unique hip injury which is affecting the surrounding muscles and therefore his strength and mobility, along with leaving him vulnerable to further injury,” according to the insider’s sources.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (left) talks with coach Mike McDaniel before an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is doubtful for Week 18 due to a hip injury he suffered earlier this month. Tagovailoa was also doubtful last week for a game against the Cleveland Browns and was eventually listed as inactive.

The Dolphins don't expect Tua Tagovailoa to play at the Jets on Sunday. What about Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Terron Armstead and Jevon Holland?

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel meets with reporters before Sunday's game vs. the Jets and details QB Tua Tagovailoa's hip condition.

Tua Tagovailoa will not play against the New York Jets due to a hip injury, and Tyler Huntley will start. The Dolphins hope to secure a playoff spot with a win, pending a Denver Broncos loss. Tagovailoa aims to return if the Dolphins advance to the playoffs.