Dolphins to release Tagovailoa at record £74m cost

The Miami Dolphins are to release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, which will cost them a record dead cap hit of $99.2m (£74.2m).

Dolphins to release Tua Tagovailoa and take record $99m salary cap hit

QB signed $212.4m extension with team in 2024 Hit will be spread over two seasons The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback they drafted with the fifth overall pick in 2020 in hopes of turning the franchise’s fortunes around. The move will cost the Dolphins an NFL record $99m in dead money against the salary cap. ESPN reported that the move will be designated after 1 June, meaning the Dolphins will spread the hit to their salary cap across two years ($67.4m in 20...

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Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign with Falcons after Dolphins release him from roster: report

Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal after being release by the Miami Dolphins earlier on Monday, triggering a quarterback battle.

Current, former Dolphins react to Tua Tagovailoa release

The Dolphins announced that they're cutting Tua Tagovailoa, and several current and former Dolphins showed the quarterback some love on social media.