Tua Tagovailoa faces boos during return to Miami with the Falcons
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa was met with boos from Miami fans upon his return to the field in Miami on August 28, 2026. The former Dolphins quarterback's time in Miami ended earlier this offseason when he was released, a move that disappointed many fans. Tagovailoa, who signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, is now in a quarterback competition following Miami's decision to move on from him. Preseason performance has been minimal, with Tagovailoa making only five passing attempts in prior games.
- •Tua Tagovailoa returned to Miami as a member of the Falcons.
- •He was met with a mix of boos from the crowd.
- •Tagovailoa signed with the Falcons after being released by the Dolphins.
- •Miami is still on the hook for $55 million of his contract.
- •He has had limited playing time in the preseason, with five attempts so far.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa’s Miami Return Ends in Boos, Not Cheers
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa's Mom Claps Back at Dolphins Fans Over Boos During QB's Return to Miami
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa reacts to boos from Dolphins fans in return to Miami
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa booed loudly in his return to Miami
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa sharp in return to Miami
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa greeted by boos in return to Miami
"Tua Tagovailoa’s return to Miami came with a reception he probably expected but could not completely ignore. The former Dolphins quarterback was booed by sections of the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday night as he faced his old team for the first time in an Atlanta Falcons uniform.
"Miami fans are clearly disappointed with the way the working relationship with Tua Tagovailoa ended, if their cold reception in the Miami heat was any indication.
"Dolphins fans put everything they had into booing Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, starting as he came off the sideline and getting louder from there.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:20 AMTua Tagovailoa’s Miami Return Ends in Boos, Not Cheers
Tua Tagovailoa faced boos in his Miami return as the Falcons beat the Dolphins. See the surprising stats and winners from the preseason finale.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:10 AMTua Tagovailoa's Mom Claps Back at Dolphins Fans Over Boos During QB's Return to Miami
Tua Tagovailoa’s return to Miami came with a reception he probably expected but could not completely ignore. The former Dolphins quarterback was booed by sections of the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday night as he faced his old team for the first time in an Atlanta Falcons uniform.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:18 AMTua Tagovailoa reacts to boos from Dolphins fans in return to Miami
Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to Hard Rock Stadium for the first time as a visitor and fans booed him.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:00 AMFormer Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa booed loudly in his return to Miami
Dolphins fans put everything they had into booing Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, starting as he came off the sideline and getting louder from there.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 12:14 AMFalcons QB Tua Tagovailoa sharp in return to Miami
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa was sharp in his brief return against the Dolphins
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:29 PMFormer Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa greeted by boos in return to Miami
Miami fans are clearly disappointed with the way the working relationship with Tua Tagovailoa ended, if their cold reception in the Miami heat was any indication.
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