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O.J. McDuffie encourages Dolphins fans to boo Tua Tagovailoa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

O.J. McDuffie encourages Dolphins fans to boo Tua Tagovailoa

Summary

Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Atlanta Falcons in their final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Former Dolphins receiver O.J. McDuffie has urged Miami fans to boo Tagovailoa, citing his $100 million dead cap hit after his release from the Dolphins earlier this offseason. Tagovailoa's tenure with Miami was marred by inconsistent performance, culminating in a disappointing last season. He ranked 28th among quarterbacks in the latest QB Impact Rankings, finishing with 15 interceptions. This preseason, he has struggled in his performances with Atlanta as he competes for the starting role against Michael Penix Jr.

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Status Watch

•Tua Tagovailoa starts for Atlanta against Miami this week.
•McDuffie calls for Dolphins fans to boo Tagovailoa.
•Tagovailoa faces a $100 million cap hit from Miami.
•He ranked 28th among QBs in last season's impact rankings.
•Tagovailoa competes with Michael Penix Jr. for starting role.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Holding Us Hostage for $100M’ — Ex-Dolphins WR Urges Miami Fans To Boo Tua Tagovailoa in QB’s Return With Falcons

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa as a free agent during the 2026 NFL offseason, ending his polarizing run with the Miami Dolphins. He will get to start for his new team and take on his former one in the final week of preseason, and one former Dolphins wideout is encouraging the fans to boo him.
— Yahoo Sports

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