The Miami Dolphins cut Tua Tagovailoa after six seasons on Sunday. This roster move used a post-June 1 designation. Dolphins will incur a $99.2 million dead cap hit for the 2026 season. Coach Jeff Hafley and John Eric Sullivan ended the quarterback’s tenure as free agent week began.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa
Dec 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) leaves the field following a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Tagovailoa shared a video to notify the city of his fondness. His wife, Annah Tagovailoa, pounced on the news with a public show of support. She captioned:
“I love you so much and could not be more proud of you 🤍”
Friends like Brooke Miranda Lewis and Devon Mostert shared a glimpse of the family heritage in Miami. Lewis shared that the family stays together forever.
“We are so proud of you + this caption 🥹🥹🥹🥹 Family forever & ever @annahtagovailoa”.
Devon Mostert, the wife of Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert, posted on her Instagram story to say farewell to her husband’s teammate, writing,
“When one chapter closes…another one starts” and “Wherever you end up, they’re so so lucky to have you, Annah, and the kids”.
QB Tua Tagovailoa
Instagram – Annah Tagovailoa (annahtagovailoa)
Gracie Gore shared the video and felt pride for Tua and Annah:
“so proud of you and @annahtagovailoa Love yall so much!”
Tua Tagovailoa
Instagram – Annah Tagovailoa (annahtagovailoa)
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Tua Tagovailoa Landing Spots
During Sunday’s episode of ESPN’s Get Up, Adam Schefter said the move helps the team move on. Tagovailoa joins Kyler Murray and Geno Smith in a pool of veteran assets. Keep in mind that analysts see him as a reclamation project for a contending team.
“The Miami Dolphins, to the surprise of nobody, officially have moved on from Tua Tagovailoa. They have released him; it’s a $99 million dead cap hit, a record NFL cap hit at this point in time, but Tua now will become a free agent. He joins that pool,” Schefter said.
Dan Orlovsky said no team will sign him to start in 2026. He said a team might procure his assistance as a backup. A contender could consider him a spectacular asset because a new team can sign him for a minimum salary. He joins other available players, such as Joe Flacco and Daniel Jones.
Tagovailoa became available to sign with a new team at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Potential spots include the Minnesota Vikings or the Kansas City Chiefs. Miami may try to retrieve Malik Willis to replenish the roster. Willis worked with the staff in Green Bay. In a nutshell, the franchise must now seek a new protagonist.
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