Tua Tagovailoa has a new surprise team interested in making him happier than in Miami
The New York Jets'perpetual search for a franchise quarterback has entered a strategic new phase as the team evaluates a potential move for Tua Tagovailoa. According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets are "doing homework" on the 28-year-old signal-caller, who is widely expected to be released by the Miami Dolphins before the March 11 league year deadline. Tagovailoa's tenure in Miami appears to have ended after a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw him benched for the final three games in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers, leading to a "fresh start" for both the player and the Dolphins' new coaching staff.The financial mechanics of the potential move mirror the "Russell Wilson model" from 2024. If Miami designates Tagovailoa as a post-June 1 release, they will be forced to swallow a staggering $99.2 million in dead cap over two years. Because […]