NFL Hawaii Tracker Week 8: Tua returns
Oct 27, 2024
After returning from injured reserve earlier in the week, Tua Tagovailoa played in his first NFL game in over a month and a half on Sunday.
Tagovailoa returned to the field after suffering a concussion against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 12.
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On Sunday, Tagovailoa completed 28 of his 38 passes against the Arizona Cardinals for 234 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions. He also carried the ball three times for 13 yards, drawing a loud cheer from the Miami crowd after he slid successfully.
Tua picks up the first down and more #GoFins 📺: #AZvsMIA on FOX📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/hAiaYa4LAz— NFL (@NFL) October 27, 2024
The Dolphins lost 28-27 on a walk-off field goal, but following the game, Tagovailoa said he was feeling healthy and feeling like himself.
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Below are how other players on NFL rosters with Hawaii ties performed. Stay with KHON2 as this post will be updated throughout Week 8:
Active roster
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, offensive lineman, Baltimore Ravens (Keaau): Aumavae-Laulu was waived by the Ravens but re-signed to the team's practice squad.
DeForest Buckner, defensive tackle, Indianapolis Colts (Punahou): In his return from injured reserve, Buckner had three tackles, including a sack, in a 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans.
Ka’imi Fairbairn, kicker, Houston Texans (Punahou): Fairbairn made all three of his field goal tries and both of his extra point attempts in a 23-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Alohi Gilman, safety, Los Angeles Chargers (Kahuku): The Chargers will play the New Orleans Saints at 10:05 a.m. HST.
Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker, Minnesota Vikings (Kamehameha): Grugier-Hill had a tackle in a 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.
Nick Herbig, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis): The Steelers play the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
Andrei Iosivas, receiver, Cincinnati Bengals (Punahou): Iosivas received three targets but did not pull in a catch in a 37-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jonah Laulu, defensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders (University of Hawaii): The Raiders will play the Kansas City Chiefs at 10:25 a.m.
Marist Liufau, linebacker, Dallas Cowboys (Punahou): The Cowboys will play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football.
Marcus Mariota, quarterback, Washington Commanders (Saint Louis): The Commanders play the Chicago Bears at 10:25 a.m. HST.
Kana’i Mauga, linebacker, Las Vegas Raiders (Waianae): Mauga was limited in practice with a knee injury.
Darius Muasau, linebacker, New York Giants (Mililani and University of Hawaii): The Giants play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.
Rigoberto Sanchez, punter, Indianapolis Colts (University of Hawaii): Sanchez punted six times for 283 yards in a 23-20 win over the Colts.
Isaac Seumalo, offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (born in Hawaii): The Steelers play the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
Jahlani Tavai, linebacker, New England Patriots (University of Hawaii): Tavai had six tackles (four solo) in a 25-22 win over the New York Jets.
Roman Wilson, receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis): The Steelers play the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
Practice squad
Keith Kirkwood, receiver, Baltimore Ravens (University of Hawaii)
Kohl Levao, offensive lineman, New York Jets (University of Hawaii)
Jordan Murray, tight end, Arizona Cardinals (University of Hawaii)
Injured reserve
Nate Herbig, interior offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)
Netane Muti, guard, Detroit Lions (Leilehua)