MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice due to hip and left (throwing) thumb ailments, will start Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Tagovailoa was a full participant in Thursday’s practice and is expected to fully participate in Friday’s practice.

Tagovailoa missed six games last season due to a hip injury (two games) and a concussion (four games). He missed three games in 2022 due to concussions.

McDaniel said Tagovailoa’s hip ailment this year, the right hip, is the opposite hip from last year, meaning it’s the same hip he injured while in college at Alabama.

McDaniel seemed to say Tagovailoa’s thumb injury won’t affect his ability to grip the football.

“He fully particpated the whole week,” McDaniel said.

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