Miami, Florida - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is back in team practice on Wednesday and could be cleared from concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's NFL matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Tagovailoa suffered a concussion during a defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals last month and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. He missed the Dolphins' loss to the New York Jets.

While it's very unlikely that he'll take to the field in Week 6 against the Vikings, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport cited sources saying Tagovailoa has made "great strides" and is heading in the "right direction" for a return to the field.

Tagovailoa has consulted with four independent specialists since the injury and increased his rehab work to include cardio and strength training over the weekend, while Wednesday will involve throwing the ball as part of "non-contact sports-specific activity".

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The controversy around the 24-year-old's return to the field four days before the Bengals game, when he was briefly taken off due to a suspected head injury against Buffalo, played a big part in the NFL and the Payers Association agreeing on a new concussion protocol.

The Dolphins quarterback situation is up in the air ahead of Sunday, with backup QB Terry Bridgewater also in concussion protocol and coach Mike McDaniel telling reporters on Monday there was no specific timeframe for the return of either player.

Rookie seventh-round pick Skylar Thompson took to the field in place of Bridgewater against the Jets, where he threw for 166 yards and one interception, finishing with a pass completion percentage of 57.6%.

The Dolphins are on a two-game losing streak, sitting 3-2 after beginning the 2022 season with three successive wins.