Key Facts

• The Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa, spreading his contract cost over two years, resulting in a record $99.2 million in dead money.
• Tagovailoa was the 5th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and will be available to sign with another team.
• Tagovailoa intends to join the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year contract.
• Atlanta's current quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., is recovering from a knee injury after surgery.
• The Falcons will release veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins as the new league year begins.
• Tagovailoa's previous stats show he led the NFL in passing yards in 2023 and in completion percentage in 2024.
• The Falcons are under financial strain due to a previous contract with Kirk Cousins, limiting their spending ability on quarterbacks.