Two former Alabama QBs expected to return to NFL starting lineups this week

Tua Tagovailoa and Bryce Young both expected to start this week.

So far, the 2024 NFL season has been a struggle for former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterbacks. Tua Tagovailoa suffered a brutal Week 2 concussion, Bryce Young was benched after Week 2, Jalen Hurts has struggled quite a bit and Mac Jones is in a backup role on a 2-5 Jacksonville team.

However, things are starting to turn around for Tagovailoa and Young, who are both expected to return to their starting lineups this week.

Tagovailoa completed the NFL’s concussion protocol on Friday, and neurological experts have told him he’s not risking further damage by playing. The Dolphins are in dire need of his return as they are 1-3 without him this year. Miami hosts the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

As for Young, he returns to the lineup due to an injury Andy Dalton suffered in a car accident. With the Panthers firmly out of the Playoff race, it makes all of the sense in the world to give Young the reins and let him learn in the fire. Carolina travels out West to take on the Broncos this weekend.

Who knows, the way things are going for the Jaguars, Jones may get a chance before the season is over.

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