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Tua Tagovailoa Lands With Shocking New Team After Dolphins Release

Tua Tagovailoa Lands With Shocking New Team After Dolphins Release

Summary

Tua Tagovailoa, a quarterback who was recently let go by the Miami Dolphins, has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. The Dolphins will still be responsible for his full salary due to a record-breaking dead-cap hit. As Tagovailoa joins the Falcons, he is expected to compete for the starting position.

Key Facts

  • Tua Tagovailoa was released by the Miami Dolphins.
  • The Dolphins face a $99.2 million dead-cap hit, the largest in NFL history.
  • Tagovailoa signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
  • The Falcons already have another left-handed quarterback, Michael Penix.
  • Kevin Stefanski, the Falcons' new head coach, has previous experience with left-handed quarterbacks.
  • Tagovailoa struggled last season, ending with 15 interceptions, one of the highest in the NFL.
  • Michael Penix completed 60.1% of his passes last season before an ACL injury ended his year.
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