Tua Tagovailoa‘s recent concussion will sideline him until at least Week 8, as the Miami Dolphins have placed him on injured reserve. He’ll miss the next four games, returning after Miami’s bye week. The decision allows Tagovailoa time to recover under the league’s concussion protocol, following his Week 2 injury. So, the Dolphins are desperate for a reliable backup quarterback. And one of them is their former QB, Ryan Tannehill. But, will he want to return to his old team?

It looks like Ryan Tannehill won’t be reuniting with the Miami Dolphins anytime soon. The veteran quarterback is eager to get back into the NFL after not signing with a team during the offseason. However, it seems unlikely that he’ll be returning to the Dolphins because he wants to play for the rest of the season, rather than just being a temporary fill-in. According to Ian Rapoport on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” Tannehill is looking for a more long-term opportunity.

There’s also no guarantee that Tannehill, who is 36 years old, would get to be Miami’s starter for the entire 2024 season. This uncertainty is due to Tua Tagovailoa, who was recently placed on injured reserve after suffering a scary concussion. Tagovailoa is hoping to make a comeback and return to the field soon.

The Dolphins, with a current record of 1-1, have decided to go with Skylar Thompson as their quarterback for the upcoming game against the Seahawks. They have also signed Tyler Huntley from the Ravens’ practice squad to be their backup. This decision indicates that they are exploring alternative options while dealing with their quarterback situation.

Tannehill has a history with the Dolphins, having been selected by Miami at No. 8 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. During his time with the team, he started 42-46 games and threw for 20,434 yards, 123 touchdowns, and 75 interceptions over six seasons. His journey with the Dolphins wasn’t without its challenges, as he missed the entire 2017 season due to a torn ACL. Despite his initial injury in 2016 and subsequent treatment, he ended up re-injuring the ligament during training camp in ’17 and had to undergo surgery.

Dolphins reunion unlikely

After a tough 2018 season, Tannehill was traded to the Titans. In 2019, he made an impressive comeback and won the Comeback Player of the Year Award. He threw for 2,742 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 12 games (10 starts) and earned his first Pro Bowl nod.

In light of Tannehill’s situation, it’s clear that he’s eager to find a new opportunity in the NFL. As he navigates this next chapter of his career, it will be interesting to see where he lands and what impact he can make on a new team. As Tannehill once said, “I’m excited about what lies ahead and I’m looking forward to embracing the challenge.” His determination and resilience will undoubtedly be assets wherever he goes.