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Miami Dolphins Release Tua Tagovailoa, Take Record $99M Dead Cap Hit to Reset at Quarterback
- The Miami Dolphins announced Monday they will release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the new league year, creating an NFL-record $99 million dead money charge.
- Jon‑Eric Sullivan and the new regime moved to replace Tagovailoa after late‑season benching for rookie Quinn Ewers, signaling a new direction at quarterback, Sullivan recently said.
- Over the last five seasons Tagovailoa completed 68.6% of his passes, second only to Joe Burrow, and ranks fourth in franchise passing yards with 18,166.
- A post‑June 1 designation will leave Miami with a $67.4 million dead‑cap hit in 2026, Sullivan said, 'As we move forward, we will be focused on infusing competition across the roster and establishing a strong foundation for this team as we work towards building a sustained winner.'
- The move fits a broader offseason rebuild under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, leaving Quinn Ewers and Cam Miller on the roster while Tagovailoa is expected to play for the $1.215 million league minimum this year.
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Where Does Tua Tagovailoa Go From Here?
The Miami Dolphins are releasing Tua Tagovailoa, eating an NFL-record $99 million cap hit just to do it. It's an ignoble end to his six seasons in Miami, but it was inevitable to anyone who has watched the Tua roller coaster. Even with an offensive wunderkind like Mike McDaniel hired to bring out his best, Tagovailoa ultimately could never rise above the mediocrity of the Dolphins' infrastructure and his own limitations as a quarterback. Hell, t…
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The MessengerThe Dolphins become the latest team to take on a big dead cap charge with $99.2M for Tua Tagovailoa
The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa but his contract will still be an albatross on the team for two more seasons.
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