CHICAGO — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led a strong drive in his opening series of preseason action Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, but his team came up empty on points.

Tagovailoa went 5 of 6 for 27 yards on the drive that ended in the Dolphins getting stuffed for a loss on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line, bringing back memories of their short-yardage woes in 2024.

While most Miami starters played early Sunday , Tagovailoa did not have his top two receivers in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

The Dolphins starting quarterback twice found second-year slot receiver Malik Washington on short out-breaking patterns for key first downs, once on a fourth down and another time on third. Later, he hit Tahj Washington in the middle of the field to set up a first-and goal at th

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