The Dolphins are releasing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with a post-June 1 designation, Adam Schefter reported Monday morning.
The Dolphins “tried to work creatively” to trade Tagovailoa and were willing to buy back a draft pick, but it ultimately didn’t pan out, according to SI’s Albert Breer.
Tagovailoa, who just turned 28, wrapped up his sixth season in Miami last year.
“I recently informed Tua and his representation that we are going to move in a new direction at the quarterback position and will be releasing him at the start of the new league year,” Dolphins GM John Sullivan wrote in a statement. “As I shared with Tua, I have great respect for the person and player he is. ... As we move forward, we will be focused on infusing competition across the roster and establishing a strong foundation for this team as we work towards building a sustained winner.”
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