Tua Tagovailoa posts statement after release from Miami Dolphins
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Things change quickly in the NFL. Back in 2023, Tua Tagovailoa led the league in passing yards (4,614) and made his first Pro Bowl appearance. His success convinced the Miami Dolphins to sign him to a four-year, $212.4 million extension in June 2024. From the moment the ink dried, the Dolphins have had buyer’s remorse. And on Monday, they decided they couldn’t live with their decision anymore. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Miami will cut the former Alabama quarterback at the start of the new league year on Wednesday (4:00 p.m. E.T.).
Shortly after news of his release hit social media, Tagovailoa took to Instagram to thank the Dolphins organization, teammates and the city of Miami for his time there.
“To the Miami Dolphins organization, my teammates, the front office and the incredible fans – Thank you for six unforgettable years,” Tagovailoa said. “From the moment I arrived, you believed in me, supported me, and embraced my family as your own… wearing this jersey and representing this city has been one of the greatest joys of my life.”
Tagovailoa, the No. 5 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, posted 18,166 passing yards, 120 touchdowns and 59 interceptions across 78 games for the Dolphins. His unfortunate injury luck undoubtedly played a role in his release. Miami absorbed an NFL-record $99 million in dead money — spread over 2 seasons by a post-June 1 designation — by cutting him.
Tagovailoa will get $54 million from the Dolphins this year. As a result, he will (likely) sign for the league minimum in free agency. The NFL’s legal tampering period begins at noon today.
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