The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a one-year contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Per @RapSheet, the deal is for the veteran minimum. Tagovailoa became a free agent after being released by the Dolphins on Monday, a move that forced Miami to take on a record-setting $99.2 million dead cap hit. Because the Dolphins are still responsible for the majority of his 2026 compensation due to previous guarantees, the Falcons were able to secure the veteran starter at a minimal cost to their own salary cap.
Tagovailoa, 28, joins an Atlanta roster that is currently managing the recovery of Michael Penix Jr., who suffered a season-ending ACL injury in late 2025. The move provides the Falcons with an experienced southpaw starter while Penix works his way back to the field.
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