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Ian Rapoport \u2018surprised\u2019 if Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is not traded<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Miami Dolphins<\/a>\u2019 organizational reset could soon extend to the quarterback position, as NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said he would be \u201csurprised<\/a>\u201d if Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> remains with the franchise.<\/p>\n

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Miami has reshaped its leadership structure by hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as general manager and Jeff Hafley as head coach<\/a>, signaling a new direction following a disappointing 2025 season. During an appearance earlier this week on The Jim Rome Show, Rapoport suggested those changes increase the likelihood of a trade involving Tagovailoa.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would be surprised if Tua was in Miami,\u201d Rapoport said. \u201cI think they could trade him, but they\u2019re going to have to eat a lot of the contract to do \u2014 which is okay, they\u2019re paying it anyways so might as well eat $30 million, what\u2019s the difference?\u201d<\/p>\n

Tagovailoa, 27, completed his sixth NFL season in 2025, appearing in 14 games. He threw for 2,660 yards while completing 67.7 percent of his passes, totaling 20 touchdowns and a career-high 15 interceptions. He was sacked 30 times and finished the season with a passer rating of 88.5 and a career-low 37.6 quarterback rating.<\/p>\n

Financial considerations loom large in any potential move. Tagovailoa signed a four-year, $212.4 million extension in July 2024, and his cap hit is set to climb to $56.6 million for the 2026 season. Rapoport indicated Miami may need to absorb a significant portion of that contract to facilitate a trade, but suggested the cost may align with the franchise\u2019s broader reset.<\/p>\n

Rapoport questions Dolphins\u2019 quarterback future amid potential Tua Tagovailoa trade<\/p>\n

Rapoport also discussed Miami\u2019s internal quarterback options and the possibility of further additions to the position.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m curious with Quinn Ewers,\u201d Rapoport said. \u201cWhat we saw from him last year was kinda like, alright that\u2019s a chill dude. Physically he looks way better than he did in college. It didn\u2019t seem like it was too big for him, he wasn\u2019t perfect but I was kinda like wondering if there\u2019s something here. So, I would like to see more of him and we\u2019re going to find out how much they believe in him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ewers, 22, completed his rookie season with 622 passing yards on 66.3 percent completion. He threw three touchdowns and three interceptions, posting a passer rating of 85.5 and appearing in four games, including three starts.<\/p>\n

Miami finished the 2025 season 7-10, missing the playoffs<\/a> for the second consecutive year. The result followed a stretch of inconsistency and fueled sweeping changes throughout the organization.<\/p>\n

Rapoport further suggested Miami is likely to add another quarterback, with Malik Willis emerging as a potential target<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey\u2019re gonna sign another quarterback, but do they sign someone to start? Or do they sign someone to kinda compete with him?\u201d Rapoport said. \u201cLet\u2019s say they go after Malik Willis, which is what a lot of people think \u2014 like who wins that?\u201d<\/p>\n

Malik Willis\u2019 Packers ties stand out as Miami evaluates QB options\"Steve<\/p>\n

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Willis carries strong ties to Miami\u2019s new leadership group. Sullivan and Hafley both arrived from Green Bay, where Willis spent the 2025 season developing behind Jordan Love. That familiarity could play a role as the Dolphins reassess the position.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old former third-round pick appeared in four games for the Packers, primarily in relief duty. He completed 85.7 percent of his passes for 422 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with a 145.5 passer rating and a 93.1 quarterback rating. As a runner, Willis added 123 yards on 22 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns, though he also recorded two fumbles, one of which was lost.<\/p>\n

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Willis\u2019 dual-threat profile and prior development under Miami\u2019s current decision-makers could make him a logical option if the Dolphins move forward with a trade involving Tagovailoa. Whether Miami views him as a potential starter or competition would likely depend on how aggressively the franchise pursues a full reset.<\/p>\n

With new leadership in place and major financial decisions ahead, Tagovailoa\u2019s future remains one of the central storylines of Miami\u2019s offseason as the organization evaluates its next steps at quarterback.<\/p>\n

Related: Dolphins\u2019 Jeff Hafley reveals how he stole Packers\u2019 \u2018rising star\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

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