The Miami Dolphins have officially released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following the start of the new league year, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. The decision marks the end of Tagovailoa's tenure in Miami and creates an unprecedented financial situation for the franchise moving forward.
According to reports shared by Adam Schefter, the release will result in the Dolphins carrying an NFL-record $99 million in dead money against the salary cap. This staggering figure surpasses any previous dead cap hit in league history, highlighting the massive financial commitment the team is absorbing to move on from their former first-round selection.
Tagovailoa, who was selected fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, has served as the Dolphins' primary starter for the past four seasons. The timing of the release, occurring after the start of the new league year, triggered the record-breaking cap implications mentioned in the report. Miami will now be forced to navigate significant roster constraints while searching for a new solution at the quarterback position.
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