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Dolphins Release Tua Tagovailoa Before NFL Free Agency

Dolphins Release Tua Tagovailoa Before NFL Free Agency

Summary

The Miami Dolphins have released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after five seasons. They are looking for a new quarterback and have also hired Jeff Hafley as their head coach. The NFL free agency period is beginning, and other teams may be interested in signing Tagovailoa.

Key Facts

  • The Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa after five seasons.
  • General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said the team is moving in a new direction.
  • Jeff Hafley has been hired as the new head coach.
  • During his time in Miami, Tua played in 78 games and threw for 18,166 yards.
  • The Dolphins made it to the playoffs in 2022 and 2023 but did not advance past the Wild Card Round.
  • Miami owes $54 million to Tagovailoa, which is fully guaranteed.
  • The move allows the Dolphins to spread the financial impact over two seasons.
  • Tua could potentially join teams like the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, or Pittsburgh Steelers.

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