The Miami Dolphins have officially released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, per @AdamSchefter. The move marks the end of a significant era in Miami, as the team parts ways with the player they originally selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
During his tenure with the Dolphins, Tagovailoa posted a 44-32 record as a starter. He leaves the franchise with career totals of 18,166 passing yards, 120 passing touchdowns, and 59 interceptions. Despite his role as the team's primary starter over the last several seasons, the organization has decided to move in a different direction at the quarterback position.
The financial fallout of the decision is substantial. According to @AdamSchefter, Tagovailoa is still owed $54 million from the Miami Dolphins in 2026. This release will have major implications for the team's salary cap and roster construction as they enter the next phase of their franchise development.
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