March 12, 2026, 10:22 a.m. ET
The Miami Dolphins announced last week, that they’re releasing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after weeks of trying to find a trade partner for the former first-round pick.
However, that move didn’t become official until Miami announced on Thursday morning that they’ve released Tagovailoa with a post-June 1 designation, allowing them to split up the dead cap hit over multiple years.
The 28-year-old spent six seasons with the Dolphins, leading them to a 44-32 record in his 76 starts and completing 68% of his passes for 18,166 yards, 120 touchdowns and 59 interceptions.
Miami has agreed to a deal with former Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis to take Tagovailoa’s place, while Tagovailoa is set to land with the Atlanta Falcons on a minimum contract.
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