7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says

The Miami Dolphins have agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. At an average of $53.1 million per year, Tagovailoa will rank third in the NFL in quarterback pay behind Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow. Tagovailoa, who sustained multiple concussions his first three NFL seasons, positioned himself for a big pay bump with an injury-free and productive 2023. The Dolphins reached the postseason but were eliminated in the first round by eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City, extending to 24 years their stretch without a playoff win.

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6 days, 13 hours ago

Dolphins bringing in former Jets QB Zach Wilson on 1-year deal to back up Tagovailoa, AP sources say

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are bringing in former Jets first-round pick Zach Wilson on a one-year deal to back up Tua Tagovailoa, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. He was the Jets’ starter for much of his three seasons in New York but failed to live up to the lofty …

Tyreek Hill’s frustration becomes a main issue for Dolphins heading into offseason

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2 months, 1 week ago

Tyreek Hill’s frustration becomes a main issue for Dolphins heading into offseason

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tyreek Hill spoke glowingly about his situation in Miami just three months ago, amid speculation that the star receiver could be traded from the Dolphins to a contending team. “For me, I have to do what’s best for me and my family,” Hill said Sunday’s loss to the New York Jets. I’m open that door for …

2 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out and Tyler Huntley is starting in his place vs. Jets

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tua Tagovailoa is out for the Miami Dolphins in a must-win game against the New York Jets on Sunday and Tyler Huntley will start at quarterback in his place. Tagovailoa was listed among the Dolphins’ inactives about 90 minutes before the game, which Miami needs to win — and get some help elsewhere — to keep …

2 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa ‘unlikely’ to play Sunday against Jets, Huntley in line for 2nd straight start

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to miss his second straight game when the Dolphins travel to face the New York Jets on Sunday in a matchup with playoff implications, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday. Backup quarterback Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is again in line to start after leading Miami to a win in Tagovailoa’s place last week. …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa limited in Wednesday’s practice with hip injury

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa was limited in Wednesday’s practice as the Miami Dolphins quarterback deals with a right hip injury that sidelined him in Week 17. Coach Mike McDaniel said Huntley will get more practice reps this week than Tagovailoa with a game at the New York Jets coming up that the Dolphins need to win to have …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Huntley fills in for injured Tagovailoa, leads Dolphins past Browns 20-3 to keep playoff hopes alive

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Tyler Huntley stepped in for Tua Tagovailoa and stepped up for the Dolphins. “This was not ideal in any way, shape or form,” said Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, adding he held out hope up until just before kickoff that Tagovailoa might play. “For the first time in my life, I’m about to be a huge Chiefs fan,” Dolphins …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins look like completely different teams with and without Tua Tagovailoa this season

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — During quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s four-game absence, the Miami Dolphins looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL. “Tua has been playing great ball,” said receiver Jaylen Waddle, who had a season-high 144 yards and a touchdown on Sunday after averaging just 29.8 yards per game without Tagovailoa. “He comes to work every day, and …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tagovailoa carves up Pats with 4 TDs, Dolphins win 3rd straight game with 34-15 rout of New England

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel has seen a change in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa over the past month. “He’s found a way to improve the way he plays the position throughout the game,” the Dolphins coach said Sunday, after Tagovailoa threw for four touchdowns in a dominant 34-15 win over the New England Patriots. “The most monumental thing that you …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots’ Drake Maye vs. Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa could be the first meeting of many

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Sunday's matchup between Tua Tagovailoa's Miami Dolphins and Drake Maye's New England Patriots could be the first of many. “I don’t know if I can put a finger to it,” tight end Hunter Henry said of his team's struggles against Miami. “The thing with all these new crop of young quarterbacks,” Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver …

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns

Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to action on Sunday but his team suffered a 27-28 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa completed 28 of 38 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown, but the Dolphins failed to score 20 points in the game. Despite the loss, Tagovailoa showed signs of his presence with a 12-yard touchdown pass to De'Von …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: 'You don't need that one' as he prepares to return from another concussion

Associated Press

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa will be encouraged to slide when he makes his expected return vs. Arizona Cardinals. The coach's message is much different from his previous comments, suggesting that Tagovailoa should be more cautious in protecting himself on the field. The Cardinals have a quarterback in Kyler Murray whose scrambling is a big part of his game, and they will …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Returns to Practice After Concussion Recovery

CNN

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice for the first time since suffering another concussion in the game against the Buffalo Bills last month. He was all smiles during the practice session and was sharp at practice. However, he has yet to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa: I Love Football to the Death of Me, But I'm Back to Practice

CNN

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to practice on Wednesday after missing the last four games due to a second concussion. He will need to clear concussion protocol before playing in Sunday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa expressed his love for football and understands the risk involved in returning to play after multiple concussions. He …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa expected to practice Wednesday, targeting Week 8 return: Source

New York Times

Tua Tagovailoa may be back in action soon. Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told the team the quarterback is expected to participate Wednesday when his practice window opens following a stint on injured reserve due to a concussion, according to a team source. Tagovailoa missed extensive time with head injuries in 2022 with two separate incidents sidelining him for four …

5 months ago

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expected to play again this season

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5 months, 1 week ago

NFL reveals stance on Tua Tagovailoa with Dolphins QB set to return this season - despite facing calls to retire after concussion

Daily Mail

The NFL has confirmed it will not play any role in deciding when - or if - Tua Tagovailoa returns to the field following his latest concussion. The league's chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Sills, revealed on Friday that the quarterback is 'seeing top experts' during his recovery. Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa recently suffered a concussion - the third known …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

With another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ thoughts after a second straight blowout loss were a mix of accountability for their struggles and optimism that they can fix them as the season goes on. The Seattle Seahawks clobbered Miami’s offensive line and sacked Skylar Thompson five times in Sunday’s 24-3 loss. And it’s going to take a better effort by …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Skylar Thompson is ready to lead the Miami Dolphins as Tua Tagovailoa recovers from a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Skylar Thompson understands the pressure that falls on him as the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins for the foreseeable future. “When tomorrow comes I’ll focus on tomorrow,” Thompson said Wednesday. That’s been my approach since I’ve gotten here, and that’s led me to success.” Thompson will likely be Miami’s starter until Tua Tagovailoa returns from …

6 months ago

Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are signing backup quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Ravens’ practice squad as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with the third diagnosed concussion of his pro career. “As far as Tua’s career is concerned, I think it’s an utmost priority of mine for Tua to speak on Tua’s career,” McDaniel said. I think that’s a …

6 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering another concussion, AP source says

Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering his fourth diagnosed concussion in five years and his third while in the NFL, a person familiar with his plans told The Associated Press on Sunday. Tagovailoa is focused on getting better and gathering information and isn’t thinking about retiring, according to the person who spoke to …

6 months ago

An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Earlier in this turbulent week for the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel joked that enough people had seen him cry. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he leaves the game after suffering a concussion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, …

6 months ago

Dolphins must rely on ‘next man up’ with the future of concussed Tua Tagovailoa unknown

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel admitted he found it hard to focus on football after watching his quarterback go down with his third concussion in three years. The Miami Dolphins head coach walked a wobbly Tua Tagovailoa to the sideline after the player took a hard hit on the field and appeared to bang his head against the ground …

6 months ago

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa's future after QB sparked fears with third concussion

Daily Mail

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has revealed his stance on calls for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to retire following Thursday night's game. Tagovailoa suffered the third known concussion of his NFL career when he slammed to the turf during the third quarter of the Miami Dolphins ' loss to the Buffalo Bills. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has weighed …

6 months ago

Dolphins will bring in another quarterback, while Tagovailoa deals with concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins will bring in another quarterback while starter Tua Tagovailoa deals with his latest concussion, and coach Mike McDaniel insisted Friday that the only thing that should matter to him — or anyone — is Tagovailoa’s health. “All the science behind concussions tells you what we’ve learned is how delicate the time is right …

6 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence to meet in national title game rematch when Dolphins host Jags

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There are a few things Tua Tagovailoa remembers about his Alabama team facing Trevor Lawrence and Clemson in the national championship game after the 2018 season. “In that national championship game that’s where, really, I think he made a statement in who he was as a player and just in general,” Tagovailoa said of Lawrence. Him …

6 months, 1 week ago

New contract in hand, Tua Tagovailoa is becoming a more vocal leader for the Dolphins

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel has already seen improvement in Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as the two enter their third year together. “There’s certain guys that have an ‘it’ factor,” McDaniel said Wednesday. “I’ve had the ‘it’ factor,” Tagovailoa said ahead of Miami’s season opener. Tagovailoa said he didn’t come into his fourth NFL season with the goal of …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa enters season hoping to lead Dolphins to first playoff win in 24 years

Associated Press

EXPECTATIONS: The Miami Dolphins are at a crucial point in their five-year rebuild under general manager Chris Grier. The Dolphins’ hopes of winning their first playoff game since 2000 depends mostly on their ability to have their stars healthy and available for the 17-game season. NEW FACES: Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, WR Odell Beckham Jr., TE Jonnu Smith, DT Calais …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins release Mike White, leaving Skylar Thompson as the team’s No. 2 QB

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins cut quarterback Mike White on Sunday, leaving Skylar Thompson as Tua Tagovailoa’s likely backup for the 2024 season. Thompson appeared to secure the backup spot when he came in and directed two touchdown drives with 190 yards passing in Miami’s preseason finale loss to Tampa Bay. “With Skylar, he got the opportunity to …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores. Fresh off signing a four-year contract extension last month, Tagovailoa said he appreciates McDaniel’s positive coaching style after dealing with Flores’ negativity during his first two seasons in the NFL. “To put it in simplest terms, if …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa recalls former head coach Brian Flores’ style, comments: ‘You shouldn’t be here’

New York Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa described a stark contrast between the styles of his current head coach Mike McDaniel and his former head coach, current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, on the Dan Le Batard Show on Monday. You are this, you are that.’ Like how would it make you feel listening to one or the other?” GO DEEPER Lefty …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa plays 1 series and throws TD pass in Dolphins’ 13-6 win over Commanders

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa went 5 for 5 with a touchdown pass in his only series to help the Miami Dolphins to a 13-6 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. “I thought it was probably the least amount of nerves that he’s had the first time stepping out on the football field,” McDaniel said. Here …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa eager to help Dolphins end playoff drought after signing extension

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — His new contract signed, Tua Tagovailoa acknowledged the heightened expectations tied to its value. “There are just so many semantics and hoops that you have to go through to get something like that done, especially maneuvering other contracts around,” Tagovailoa said. It’s unbelievable.” Dolphins fans were allowed to attend workouts for the first time in the …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says

Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. The new deal comes after Love led the NFL’s youngest team to a 10-9 record and playoff berth last season in his first year as a starter while stepping up to the challenge of …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins agree to 4-year, $212M extension: Sources

New York Times

By Dianna Russini, Jeff Howe, Larry Holder and Amos Morale III The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension, team sources said Friday, including $167 million guaranteed. Only Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence — who agreed to a five-year extension in June — make more than …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa participates in Dolphins’ first day of workouts with contract unresolved

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa put his contract situation aside and participated in 7-on-7 drills Wednesday as Miami began training camp workouts. Our team is really excited about practicing against each other.” While Tagovailoa’s contract will remain a storyline until it’s resolved, the Dolphins began the third year of McDaniel’s tenure with anticipation of finally breaking a …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill lands the No. 1 spot in AP’s NFL top 5 wide receiver rankings

Associated Press

Tyreek Hill had such an impressive season last year that he finished ahead of Patrick Mahomes in MVP voting. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at wide receiver, basing selections on current status entering the 2024 season. Hill received four first-place votes and four second-place selections, edging Justin Jefferson, who got the other …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa reports for first day of team meetings as contract extension talks continue

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reported to training camp for team meetings Tuesday, a sign that good faith could continue in ongoing contract negotiations. Throughout negotiations, Tagovailoa participated in the team’s offseason workouts, which also included veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr., signed by the Dolphins in the offseason. “He likes to be around the team and …

9 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa not ‘concerned’ about contract situation, but wants something done; Hill talks future

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa searched for the words to describe how he feels about his current contract situation with the Miami Dolphins. “Not frustrated, but I’m another word,” Tagovailoa said Tuesday at the Dolphins’ first day of mandatory minicamp. “I’m not blind to people that are in my position that are getting paid,” said Tagovailoa, the fifth overall …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins agree to 3-year, $84.75 million contract extension with WR Jaylen Waddle, AP source says

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has agreed to a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. 2 receiver the past two years behind Tyreek Hill — last season’s NFL receiving yards leader — Waddle’s 3,385 career receiving yards rank 13th in the NFL since 2021. …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike McDaniel praises Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason work, expects another leap from the Dolphins QB

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Going into OTAs on Tuesday, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel praised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason work — which has included shedding some pounds and working with a new quarterbacks coach — and said he expects Tagovailoa to take another leap in Year 3 of this system. “It’s been very exciting because at this point, we’re like, ‘Alright, …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa arrives for start of Dolphins OTAs amid contract discussions: Source

New York Times

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa arrived for the start of Miami’s organized team activities, a team source said. The two sides are negotiating, but Tagovailoa skipped much of the voluntary offseason work in protest of the stalled contract discussions. The 26-year-old quarterback is under contract through next season and is set to play under a $23.17 million, fifth-year option if the …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars LB Foye Oluokun signs 3-year extension that includes $22.5M guaranteed, AP source says

Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun signed a three-year contract extension Friday that includes $22.5 million guaranteed, a person familiar with negotiations said. Oluokun’s agent, AJ Vaynerchuk, confirmed the length of the extension on X, formerly Twitter. The extension is expected to lower his cap number and create extra space for Jacksonville to sign more free agents and its upcoming draft …

1 year, 2 months ago

After another early playoff exit, Dolphins GM says he wants Tua Tagovailoa in Miami ‘long-term’

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has remained confident about Miami’s trajectory since a rebuild that started in 2019. After Saturday’s wild-card playoff loss to Kansas City — yet another early postseason exit for the Dolphins — Grier was hesitant to declare his efforts a success. “The goal is to have him here long-term playing at a …

1 year, 2 months ago

Plenty rests on the shoulders of Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins go for first playoff win since 2000

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It has been more than 23 years since the Miami Dolphins won a playoff game. He was a freshman at Alabama when he replaced then-starter Jalen Hurts during the 2018 national championship game and led the Crimson Tide past Georgia for the school’s fifth national title under Nick Saban. The 25-year-old Tagovailoa has spoken about how …

1 year, 4 months ago

Mac Jones’ struggles are familiar to Tua Tagovailoa as the ex-Alabama QBs prepare to meet

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been in a situation similar to Mac Jones’ current predicament. So regardless of everything around you, when you stick to the process, it usually turns out good eventually.” In his fourth year, Tagovailoa is leading one of the NFL’s best offenses: The Dolphins lead the league in total offense, red zone …

1 year, 5 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa’s leadership key in Miami Dolphins’ offensive success

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel has noticed the change in Tua Tagovailoa: His jovial nature on the Miami Dolphins’ sideline during games. All of it plays a role in the fourth-year quarterback’s output on game days, McDaniel said Wednesday, adding that much of Tagovailoa’s growth on the field has started with internal work each week. You have a group …

1 year, 6 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa responds to comments that ESPN’s Ryan Clark made about his offseason work ethic

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa responded pointedly to comments made by ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark that questioned his offseason work ethic. Clark, a former NFL player, said earlier this week that Tagovailoa “wasn’t in the gym” during the offseason. “When it comes to the criticism and stuff, it’s crazy because when I first got here, I …

1 year, 6 months ago

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa takes the field for the first time since Christmas Day after last season's concussion issues... but throws an opening drive interception

Daily Mail

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suited up for the first time since being sidelined last season with concussion issues and was back in the starting lineup for a preseason game against the Houston Texans. Tagovailoa appeared to be a bit rusty in his first bit of full speed action after not playing since he was diagnosed with his second concussion …

1 year, 7 months ago

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa talks Herbert’s record-breaking contract, expectations for this season

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — As the NFL quarterback market continues to surge, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa knows that his pay day is coming. “It’s really good for the quarterback market,” Tagovailoa said Wednesday after Miami’s first full-team practice of training camp. “When things come, they’ll come because you either deserved it or it’s supposed to happen that way.” Tagovailoa opened …

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