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Dolphins Weigh Tua Tagovailoa's Future Amid Contract Complications

2/20/2026

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The Miami Dolphins are considering releasing or trading Tua Tagovailoa after six seasons.
Tagovailoa has $54 million guaranteed for 2026, which complicates potential moves.
If released, the Dolphins would face a $99.2 million dead cap charge.
The Minnesota Vikings could be a landing spot for Tagovailoa.
The Indianapolis Colts could use Tagovailoa to fill in for the injured Daniel Jones.

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The Miami Dolphins are considering releasing or trading Tua Tagovailoa after six seasons.
Tagovailoa has $54 million guaranteed for 2026, which complicates potential moves.
If released, the Dolphins would face a $99.2 million dead cap charge.
The Minnesota Vikings could be a landing spot for Tagovailoa.
The Indianapolis Colts could use Tagovailoa to fill in for the injured Daniel Jones.