The Facts: The Dolphins initially downplayed Tagovailoa‘s rib injury, creating the impression he was day-to-day. Then, on the sixth day, the Dolphins put him on injured reserve. He’s eligible to play again on October 17. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that, on that day, Tua “is expected to be ready to return.”
Diehards Line:As PFT notes, that’s not quite “will return,” leaving some wiggle room for Tua missing a fourth game when the Dolphins face the Jaguars in London. In a normal year, the Dolphins would have a bye after a trip to England. Miami specifically requested that a game be scheduled the following weekend. They’ll host the Falcons, who’ll be coming off a bye after their own trip to London. ... We'll be watching for more.