Since the NFL’s regular season began to approach its end, there has been plenty of discussion surrounding the future of Tua Tagovailoa in Miami.
The six-year quarterback for the Dolphins has experienced his fair share of ups and downs with the organization, and following another postseason-less campaign, it has become clear that Miami is ready to move on.
According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, “The Dolphins are almost certain to designate Tua Tagovailoa as a post-June 1 release to help defray some of the $99.2 million in dead money it will cost to release him.”
If the Dolphins are to move on, it would bring a close to a rollercoaster ride of a career that Tagovailoa had with the team. The former Alabama quarterback threw for over 18,000 yards and 120 touchdowns through his six seasons, but a myriad of injuries and 86 total turnovers have caused the organization to fail to truly contend in the AFC.
Still, Tagovailoa showcased his high ceiling in 2023, throwing for 4,624 yards and 29 touchdowns that year, suggesting that he still has plenty to give in the NFL.
It remains to be seen if Miami will look into drafting a quarterback from the college ranks or pursue a veteran in free agency. Kyler Murray, Geno Smith and Kirk Cousins are popular signal-callers floating on the market currently.
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Parker is currently the sports editor for the Enterprise-Journal in McComb, Mississippi. He's a graduate from Mizzou who has experience covering the Tiger football and basketball beats for SB Nation, and he's worked for a variety of sports news outlets in the past.
