Tua Tagovailoa’s father Galu says his son made it clear he has no plans of retiring due to concussion concerns.

In a recent interview with ESPN Honolulu, Galu Tagovailoa discussed Tua’s concussions and their heart-to-heart conversation about his future.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa shakes hands with his father, Galu Tagovailoa, before an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 24, 2023, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

The Dolphins want Tua Tagovailoa to play it safe. But is that a formula to beat Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow?

The Miami Dolphins will be without Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday afternoon as they attempt to play for the final Wild Card berth in the AFC

According to The Athletic's playoff prediction model, the Dolphins have a 19% chance of making the playoffs heading into Week 18. This places them behind the Denver Broncos, who have a 74% chance, but ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals, whose chances stand at just 6%.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is doubtful for Week 18 due to a hip injury he suffered earlier this month. Tagovailoa was also doubtful last week for a game against the Cleveland Browns and was eventually listed as inactive.

He needs to be available,’ Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said, adding that he’s ‘very confident’ in his franchise quarterback. ‘He needs to know how to protect himself.’

The NFL is set to make its highly anticipated debut in Spain, with the Tua Tagovailoa's Miami Dolphins taking the spotlight as the designated home team. We explore the potential rivals they could face in this historic matchup.