Tua Tagovailoa: A fresh start "would be dope"
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The Miami Dolphins benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after their December 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, raising speculation about his future with the team. At the season's end, Tagovailoa expressed openness to a "fresh start" elsewhere. Although there has been no confirmation on head coach Mike McDaniel's status, his potential return could signal Tagovailoa's departure. The Dolphins have the option to release Tagovailoa with a post-June 1 designation, allowing them to spread his $99.2 million cap charge over two years. In the 2025 season, Tagovailoa completed 67.7% of his passes for 1,660 yards, with 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
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