Tua Tagovailoa benched, replaced, and now… cut? Miami Dolphins’ tough call
After years of being the centerpiece of Miami's offense, pressure surrounding Tua Tagovailoa reached a boiling point this offseason, with a consensus building around his future that was unthinkable a short time ago.His time as the Miami Dolphins' franchise quarterback could be nearing its end.The veteran quarterback endured a disappointing 2025 season, throwing just 20 touchdowns against 15 interceptions, and was ultimately benched for rookie Quinn Ewers down the stretch.With head coach Mike McDaniel gone and Jeff Hafley installed as the new leader, Tagovailoa's future in Miami is increasingly uncertain.The offseason has been rife with trade rumors, but the Dolphins face a harsh reality: Tagovailoa's $54 million in guaranteed salary makes him a very difficult player to move.Any team interested in acquiring him would inherit a significant financial burden, which is deterring potential suitors.NFL.com's Eric Edholm noted that "with Mike […]