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Tua Tagovailoa faces boos during return to Miami with the Falcons

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa faces boos during return to Miami with the Falcons

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports