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Fresh Starts Ahead for Murray and Tagovailoa in 2026 NFL Shuffle
sports20 hours ago

Fresh Starts Ahead for Murray and Tagovailoa in 2026 NFL Shuffle

The Cardinals and Dolphins are likely to release Murray and Tagovailoa due to massive contract guarantees and limited trade value, with a potential last‑minute trade unlikely to offset the costs. Murray could draw interest from a handful of teams on a cheap, short‑term deal (Browns, Dolphins among possibilities), while Tagovailoa is more likely to land as a low‑cost backup or bridge option with teams like the Falcons or Rams. A quarterback‑for‑quarterback swap is unlikely; the probable path is clean breaks with the teams absorbing most of the remaining guarantees.

Dolphins Signal QB Reset and a Run-First Blueprint at the Combine
sports1 day ago

Dolphins Signal QB Reset and a Run-First Blueprint at the Combine

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Miami’s new front office signaled a potential quarterback reset, with Tua Tagovailoa’s future unlikely to be long-term and interest noted in Malik Willis; the leadership emphasized building the team from the inside out with a run-first identity, while eyeing Vega Ioane as a plug-and-play offensive-line addition and weighing cap implications as they pursue 2026 and 2027 plans amid free-agent competition.

Dolphins GM Keeps Tua Future Open: Trade or Release Possible
sports3 days ago

Dolphins GM Keeps Tua Future Open: Trade or Release Possible

Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan told reporters at the NFL scouting combine that everything’s on the table for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa—including a potential trade or a post-June 1 release with a heavy dead-cap hit—though Tagovailoa’s camp has not requested a trade. He also discussed Malik Willis as a QB option, noted ongoing trade conversations for Minkah Fitzpatrick, and touched on other roster moves (Waddle extension, Tyreek Hill, Darren Waller retirement chatter, Achane extension) with a plan to draft using a best-player-available mindset rather than quick fixes.

Dolphins Weigh Trading Tua as QB Market Heats Up
sports7 days ago

Dolphins Weigh Trading Tua as QB Market Heats Up

Miami is weighing moves for Tua Tagovailoa—release, trade, or keep—with the same overall cost but a much lighter dead-cap hit for another team. Because his salary is attractive to others, several QB-needy franchises (Cardinals, Browns, Falcons, Colts, Steelers) could offer a mid-round pick to add a starter at little cap risk. Miami’s hurdle is absorbing less dead money, a goal owner Stephen Ross wants to minimize, possibly timing a deal around the NFL Combine or after June 1 to spread the hit. The move would be significant though not blockbuster, signaling a swift pivot for Miami.

Dolphins mull $99.2M cap hit to move on from Tua in 2026
sports10 days ago

Dolphins mull $99.2M cap hit to move on from Tua in 2026

Miami faces a key decision on Tua Tagovailoa: absorb a $99.2 million dead-money cap hit in 2026 or spread it via a post‑June 1 designation (roughly $55.4M in 2026 and $43.8M in 2027). With 2026 projected cap around $301–$306 million, the full hit would consume about a third of space. Some view taking the full hit now as a 'soft tank' to clear Tagovailoa by 2027, while releasing him without the split would lock in all dead money in 2026 and complicate roster building this year.

AFC Free Agency Buzz: Tua Tagovailoa, Geno Smith Among Major Cut Candidates
sports11 days ago

AFC Free Agency Buzz: Tua Tagovailoa, Geno Smith Among Major Cut Candidates

As 2026 NFL free agency nears, AFC teams are weighing steep cap-clearing moves, led by the Miami Dolphins potentially cutting or trading Tua Tagovailoa and the Las Vegas Raiders likely parting ways with Geno Smith. Tagovailoa’s financial fallout depends on timing, while Smith’s release would bring limited savings amid substantial dead money; the piece also flags a raft of other cut candidates across the AFC—Humphrey, Queen, Armstead, Ward, Fulton, Sneed, Moore, Franklin, Taylor, Becton, Ridley and more—as teams rebuild with post-June 1 designations an option. Pre-June 1 cuts carry big dead-money costs, and clubs like the Dolphins, Raiders, Bills, Browns, Chiefs, Colts, Jets and Jaguars may lean into bold moves to reshape rosters while managing the cap.

Dolphins future in question after Bokamper slams Tua Tagovailoa
sports12 days ago

Dolphins future in question after Bokamper slams Tua Tagovailoa

Former Dolphins great Kim Bokamper criticized Tua Tagovailoa on a radio show, saying he believes Tagovailoa is “shot” and should not return to Miami, citing a perceived loss of confidence and limited play. The outspoken take feeds ongoing debate about Tagovailoa’s future amid injury-stricken seasons and suggests a potential fresh start for both player and franchise.

Marino nudges Dolphins to add QB competition while keeping Tua in the mix
sports19 days ago

Marino nudges Dolphins to add QB competition while keeping Tua in the mix

Dan Marino says the Dolphins should introduce competition at quarterback to push Tua Tagovailoa but not write him off, stressing that the new coaching staff will evaluate all options while Tua remains on the roster. He notes Tua’s past excellence and current concussion-era concerns, acknowledges the AFC East’s toughness, and suggests Miami may pursue external options or a Tua–Ewers pairing rather than a quick trade or release due to salary-cap realities.

Dolphins set for 2026 reset with Tua Tagovailoa move
nfl19 days ago

Dolphins set for 2026 reset with Tua Tagovailoa move

NFL Network insiders say the Miami Dolphins plan to move on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in 2026, likely via trade or release before the new league year. A trade would require the Dolphins to absorb a large portion of his guaranteed salary and incur a hefty dead-cap hit, while a cut would spread nearly $100 million in dead cap over the next two years, with Tyreek Hill’s status potentially influencing the plan under the new regime.

sports22 days ago

Dolphins weigh trading Tua Tagovailoa amid cap concerns

The Dolphins are weighing a trade for Tua Tagovailoa rather than releasing him this offseason due to cap implications, with keeping him as a backup still on the table. A release would bring a large cap hit, so a trade before June 1 is preferred, though difficult, and Miami could need to eat a substantial portion of his $54 million salary to secure a deal. If kept, Tagovailoa’s contract contributes to a $56.2 million cap hit in 2026, and guarantees shift if he remains on the roster into 2027. The team could also receive draft compensation in a trade, and new OC Bobby Slowik said Tagovailoa “can bounce back.”

Dolphins' Slowik eyes Tua rebound as Hackett lands with Cardinals
sports22 days ago

Dolphins' Slowik eyes Tua rebound as Hackett lands with Cardinals

New Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik says his job is to maximize the QB play and he believes Tua Tagovailoa can bounce back, though GM Jon-Eric Sullivan will decide Tua’s future; Slowik also praised Quinn Ewers’s late-season growth. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals hired Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator, the Dolphins prepare for a new quarterbacks coach, and Terrace Marshall Jr. was signed at wide receiver.

Hafley’s Plan Signals a Power-Run, Versatile Dolphins Offense
sports1 month ago

Hafley’s Plan Signals a Power-Run, Versatile Dolphins Offense

New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley envisions a power-running, physically tough offense with a center-led line and complementary weapons, plus QB keepers to keep defenses guessing. The plan suggests a more versatile, run-first approach and hints Tagovailoa may not be the long-term solution, drawing inspiration from mobile quarterbacks like Jordan Love and Malik Willis.

Dolphins hold QB plan close to the vest as Hafley era begins
sports1 month ago

Dolphins hold QB plan close to the vest as Hafley era begins

Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan says there is a “huge question” at quarterback and will not discuss plans for Tua Tagovailoa or other QBs until he speaks with the players; Tagovailoa remains under a $54 million guaranteed contract after being benched late in the season, and the team faces forming a QB plan as it moves forward under new head coach Jeff Hafley.

Waller says Tua's on-field struggles may reflect lingering brain-injury trauma
sports1 month ago

Waller says Tua's on-field struggles may reflect lingering brain-injury trauma

Darren Waller suggested on Johnny Manziel’s podcast that Tua Tagovailoa’s game-day struggles could be tied to lingering trauma from head injuries, noting that Tagovailoa looks elite in practice but has difficulty translating it to games. Waller cited the body-psychology idea from The Body Keeps the Score and described how trauma may affect his readiness to pull the trigger. Despite the struggles, Tagovailoa’s $54 million guaranteed for 2026 means a Dolphins return is likely as they hope healing allows him to regain his form.