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Tua Tagovailoa Apologizes for Postgame Comments Calling Out Teammates
- On Wednesday, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa apologized for comments after Sunday's game that criticized teammates' attendance at players-only meetings and took responsibility for the impact.
- Shortly after the 29-27 Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last week, the 1-5 Miami Dolphins faced increased pressure as Tua Tagovailoa entered Week 7 with seven interceptions.
- Speaking to reporters, Tua Tagovailoa said he has talked with team leaders who know his intent was right and stressed `I made a mistake, and I'm owning up to that right now`.
- Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday the comments were misguided and improper, while players including Rasul Douglas, Aaron Brewer and Patrick Paul declined to comment, citing the need to keep issues in-house.
- Tagovailoa and McDaniel called the incident a learning opportunity as the team focuses on Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, with team leadership set to clarify expectations.
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Tua Tagovailoa admits ‘mistake’ in airing Dolphins’ dirty laundry
Tua Tagovailoa is showing some contrition for calling out his Dolphins teammates after Sunday's loss. Tagovailoa, speaking after a defeat at the hands of the Chargers that dropped Miami to 1-5, revealed that some players have been showing up late to team meetings and that it's incumbent on the team" leadership" to turn things around.
Dolphins star comes clean after he caused stir: ‘I made a mistake’
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa issued a public apology Wednesday for comments he made about his teammates’ punctuality to meetings, remarks that created tension in the locker room and scrutinized head coach Mike McDaniel’s leadership.
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Tua Tagovailoa apologizes for postgame comments calling out teammates
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa apologized for comments he made following Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in which he revealed some teammates were showing up late to player-led meetings.
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