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Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa waited until Week 6 for his chance to see his first NFL snap after being the No. 5 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.
After two completions for ten yards, and a perfect completion percentage, Tagovailoa has now officially taken over veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick for the starting quarterback job, according to ESPN Insider Adam Schefter.
The Miami Dolphins have an open week this upcoming weekend, so Tagovailoa will now have two weeks to prepare for his first NFL start.
The start will come in a home game against the a Los Angeles Rams teams that features one of the best defensive players in the league: Aaron Donald.
Head coach Brian Flores and the Dolphins are now 3-3, just one game behind the Buffalo Bills for first-place in the AFC East.
This just in: pic.twitter.com/byikxkJW68
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 20, 2020
With the recent success of the Dolphins, it might come as a shock that the switch was made. But when you think about it, it makes sense. If Ryan Fitzpatrick continued to keep Miami relevant, there would be no way to turn to Tagovailoa at any point this season.
But Tagovailoa is also ready. He looked good in limited action and the offense around him seems to be coming together nicely. Overall, the move makes sense.
Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Tua Tagovailoa as he continues to make his way through his rookie season in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins!
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