Grier also noted that the team was “in a couple of top flight backup QBs” last offseason and that “every stone will be unturned” at backup QB this offseason. It sure sounds like Tagovailoa will be healthy enough to go in to next season as the No. 1 signal caller after missing the last two weeks of the season with a hip injury. But the Dolphins also appear to realize they can’t take it for granted that Tagovailoa will start 17 games now that he has missed at least four games in four of his five NFL seasons.

Tagovailoa’s season ends on the bench with a line of 2867-19-7, as the Dolphins’ franchise quarterback spent the final two games of the season sidelined by a hip injury. Injuries are once again at the forefront of the conversation for Tagovailoa, who suffered yet another concussion this season and missed four games as a result. He picked up the hip injury in Week 16. Tagovailoa signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension this offseason, and had yet another year marred by injuries. Even when healthy, Tagovailoa didn’t turn out nearly as many big plays as we’ve grown accustomed to in previous season. His 7.2 YPA and 9.9 yards per completion were the second-lowest marks of his career, while more than 60 percent of his passes had an ADOT of less than 10 yards. Tagovailoa and the Dolphins have a lot to figure out in the offseason, but his future with the team is firmly intact as long as he can stay healthy. He’ll likely profile as a QB2 heading into fantasy drafts next season.

All signs point toward Tagovailoa sitting this week but remained involved as a limited practice participant all week and the Dolphins still have a chance to make the playoffs. Fantasy managers should expect to be without him. He is a highly volatile starting option if active though. The Jets’ flailing defense could facilitate an efficient outing.