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Dolphins Consider Trading Tua Tagovailoa After Disappointing Season

2/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Miami Dolphins may trade quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a disappointing 2025 season, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
Rapoport estimates the Dolphins would need to absorb about $30 million of Tagovailoa's $56.3 million cap hit for 2026 to swing a trade.
Tagovailoa has expressed interest in a fresh start, while teams may view him as a low-risk option compared with Malik Willis.
The Dolphins' offseason decisions will shape their future.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's 2011 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) emerged after intense negotiations and a lockout that began in March 2011. This agreement reintroduced a salary cap of $120.375 million and revamped rookie compensation, impacting team strategies significantly. The Miami Dolphins now face a potential $30 million cap hit for Tua Tagovailoa, reflecting the ongoing trend of evaluating players as low-risk investments in a competitive market.

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Story summary

The Miami Dolphins may trade quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a disappointing 2025 season, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
Rapoport estimates the Dolphins would need to absorb about $30 million of Tagovailoa's $56.3 million cap hit for 2026 to swing a trade.
Tagovailoa has expressed interest in a fresh start, while teams may view him as a low-risk option compared with Malik Willis.
The Dolphins' offseason decisions will shape their future.

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