Sad News: Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has left the team because of…
Although he didn’t sound overly hurried, Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier informed reporters on Tuesday that the team and standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa are still in talks about a contract extension.
He stated, “When it happens, it happens.” “We’ve spoken with him, and I’ll keep our correspondence with his representative and the organization separate. It’s gone well. Thus, we will simply continue to strive for it.”
The NFL draft has put a halt to those discussions as of right now. Fear not, Miami supporters—the organization intends to concentrate on positions other than quarterback in the draft, even though Tagovailoa’s rookie contract expires after the 2024 campaign.
He told reporters, “I would say that’s not somewhere I’m looking at in the first round.” The post hasn’t even been discussed. Although there are other excellent players, we are thrilled with Tua and his situation with us.”
Put another way, the Dolphins’ lack of intention to draft a possible successor is a sign that a deal will eventually be reached.
Focusing on quarterback would have always been an unusual selection at this year’s draft, given Tagovailoa’s stellar 2023 season (4,624 yards, 29 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, 69.3 completion %) and a rash of needs elsewhere following departures in free agency. For these Dolphins, a potential extension of Tagovailoa makes sense.
