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Dolphins Considering a Change at QB After Tua Tagovailoa's Continued Struggles
Coach McDaniel dismissed calls to bench quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after offensive struggles ended Miami's four-game win streak against Pittsburgh.
- On Dec 16, 2025, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel opened the door to a quarterback change after Monday's loss ended their four-game winning streak and playoff hopes.
- Following the halftime break, Pittsburgh Steelers scored touchdowns on each of their first three second-half possessions while Miami Dolphins' third-quarter drives were three-and-outs, and Miami rushed for only 63 yards on 16 attempts against Pittsburgh at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Looking at Tagovailoa's performance, he completed 22-of-28 for 253 yards, threw his NFL-worst 15th interception, and took four sacks in the loss.
- McDaniel said `everything is on the table` and promised `more clarity` on Wednesday about the starting quarterback, noting backups Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers are available.
- Looking toward 2026, the Dolphins must decide if Tua Tagovailoa remains starter amid his four-year, $212.4 million contract extension and a $99 million cost to part ways or post-June 1 split.
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Orlando SentinelDolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa could be benched for Sunday’s Bengals game
Mimai Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (20 TDs, career-worst 18 INTs, 88.5 passer rating) has been close to a disaster this season. In the bigger picture, the Dolphins must decide what to do with Tagovailoa for the 2026 season.
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Time for Miami to bench Tua Tagovailoa? ‘Very rash and shortsighted’
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s Monday night stats look as though they could have come from a victory. The former Alabama All-American completed 22-of-28 passes for 253 yards with two touchdowns and one interception for a passing-efficiency rating of 113.2.
·Alabama, United States
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