The Miami Dolphins have informed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa that he is being released, ending his tenure as the team’s starter since 2020.
According to NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport, Miami is on the hook for $54 million fully guaranteed with offsets, meaning Tagovailoa will earn the minimum if he signs with another team next season.
This is a post-June 1 cut, allowing the #Dolphins to spread the cap hit out over two season. Still, more than $67M will come this year, the rest of the nearly $100M comes next year. https://t.co/dvsBdWfBnv
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026
The move is a post-June 1 cut, allowing the Dolphins to spread the cap hit over two seasons. More than $67 million will count against the cap this year, with the remaining portion of the nearly $100 million total affecting next year.
Tagovailoa’s departure marks a significant change for Miami as the team looks to restructure its quarterback position and manage salary cap space moving forward.