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Denver Broncos defensive end DeShawn Williams (90) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Dolphins optimistic Tua will face Jets despite sore thumb

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) watches the final minutes from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Tagovailoa benched in 1st pro loss but move isn’t permanent

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Tua approaches injury anniversary grateful to be with Miami

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Tua, Dolphins reach midseason riding 4-game winning streak

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, righty, during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The exuberant 315-pound tackle had a simple explanation for his first career interception, the kind of pivotal play that has become a habit for the Miami Dolphins' defense. “It’s all in the hips,” Wilkins said. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Stingy, aggressive defense has Dolphins in playoff race

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) smiles after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Van Ginkel picked up the ball after Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) was sacked and fumbled the ball. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Dolphins’ much-improved defense takes pressure off Tua

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Rocky start to Dolphins’ QB transition to Tua Tagovailoa

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Dolphins reach bye week at .500 for 1st time under Flores

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, left, gestures next to wide receiver Adam Shasheen on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Tua gets off the bench, but only for Dolphins celebration

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Dolphins coach Flores saw Garoppolo’s potential early

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa does drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Davie, Fla. When asked Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, about the Dolphins' quarterback situation, coach Brian Flores paused for eight seconds he answered. That was plenty of time to stir up even more speculation regarding when top draft pick Tagovailoa might make his NFL debut. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Miami’s Flores says Tua isn’t ready to assume starting role

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) catches a pass for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28)defends, bduring the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 31-28. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dolphins look improved from early 2019 but are still 0-2

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick scrambles to pass against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Miami Dolphins’ self-professed placeholder at quarterback played like one in the season opener, amplifying questions about the team’s timetable for turning to rookie Tua Tagovailoa. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

QB Fitzpatrick was far from Dolphins’ only problem in opener

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on as the players stretch during NFL football practice in Davie, Fla., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Coach: Message in Dolphins’ video is ‘we can all do better’

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice, Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)

QB position in spotlight for Dolphins-Patriots season opener

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

In this Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Davie, Fla. The Dolphins roster appears significantly upgraded by the draft and free agency, but the coronavirus pandemic curtailed offseason training. As a result, the Dolphins' 2020 season might be similar to 2019, when they were much better in December than in September. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) **FILE**

Miami Dolphins video says they’ll stay inside during anthem

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores smiles during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Miami Gardens, Fla. At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s, Sept. 12, 2020, opener. Flores allowed himself a slight smile when asked Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, how comfortable he was starting rookies in the season's first game.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

No Tua, but Dolphins will rely heavily on rookies in opener

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

In this Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Davie, Fla. The Dolphins roster appears significantly upgraded by the draft and free agency, but the coronavirus pandemic curtailed offseason training. As a result, the Dolphins' 2020 season might be similar to 2019, when they were much better in December than in September. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) **FILE**

Dolphins coach Flores tries to build on 2019 turnaround

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) talks to several wide receivers during NFL football training camp in Davie, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Dolphins’ Fitzpatrick misses practice for personal reasons

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2010, file photo, then-Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey shakes hands with Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano after an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Enjoying a life filled with golf and grandkids, Gailey was three years into a pretty typical retirement when it took a twist. Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores called and offered Gailey a job as offensive coordinator. “I was taken aback a little bit,” Gailey said Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, looking back on that transformative phone conversation seven months ago. (AP Photo/ Derek Gee, File)

Retirement on hold: Chan Gailey back at work for Dolphins

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press