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Tua Tagovailoa has already mi sed four games for Steve Young Jersey the Dolphins this season and it sounds like he's in danger of mi sing a fifth.The second-year starter for the Dolphins is dealing with a finger injury in his throwing hand. It's not serious, and he logged limited practice all week.While the Dolphins wouldn't rule Tagovailoa out for the game too early, they didn't sound optimistic that he would be able to play. He is considered a game-time decision going into Miami's "Thursday Night Football" game against the Ravens.So, what exactly is going on with Tua Tagovailoa? Here's what to know about his injury and potential return to the Dolphins.START' EM, SIT 'EM: What is Tua Tagovailoa's injury?Tagovailoa is dealing with a small break in his left middle finger. That kept him out of action in Week 9 despite being a limited participant.Hes tough. He tried to go, of Tagovailoa after the Dolphins' 17-9 win over the Texans. It really Arik Armstead Jersey just became about how far could he throw? Would he be able to make all the throws we needed him to make? We thought it was enough to put him in the backup role and we felt like that was the best thing for the team. We wouldve had to change some things offensively if he had to go in.The Dolphins are calling Tagovailoa a game-time decision again in Week 10 because of the injury. As NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe explained, Tagovailoa's i sue was le s about pain and more about his ability to grip the ball."The one thing to watch is the grip," . "He Ray Ray McCloud Jersey 's not in pain. He's in some discomfort with his grip. The grip affects your ball security, your ability to throw the ball deep, your ability to throw the ball to every single route.Tagovailoa is a lefthanded quarterback, so the fracture being in his throwing hand adds significance. That's part of the reason that Wolfe said he expects Jacoby Bri sett to start once again for the Dolphins.MORE: How long is Tua Tagovailoa out?It doesn't sound like Tagovailoa is going to be out long beyond Week 10 if he mi ses another start at all. The fact that he was rendered a game-time decision once again is a good sign for Miami, and perhaps if they weren't on a short week, he would have been able to start in Week 10.In all, Tagovailoa's injury sounds likea mild one. It seems like Miami is just beingcautious with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.WEEK 10NFL PICKS: | Why Tua Tagovailoa might be active for Dolphins despite injuryWeirdly enough, Tagovailoa didn't start for the Dolphins last week but he was active for the game. He Dwight Clark Jersey served as the backup and emergency option behind Jacoby Bri sett.Why did the Dolphins do that? It was because they had only two quarterbacks on their active roster and they didn't call up their third-string quarterback Jake Dolegala from the practice squad before the game.It's also worth noting that Dolegala has only been with the Dolphins since Oct. 27, so he has minimal experience in the system. Miami signed him to replace former third-string quarterback Reid Sinnett, who was claimed off waivers from the Dolphins on Oct. 25.If the Dolphins are confident enough in Dolegala Reuben Foster Jersey to roll with him as a backup, he could be called up if Tua isn't ready to go. If not though, then Tagovailoa may serve as the emergency quarterback once again even if his grip strength isn't all there.