Tua Tagovailoa reflects on Dolphins departure after signing with Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa spoke about the emotional impact of his release from the Miami Dolphins as he joins the Atlanta Falcons. The Dolphins, under new front office management, cut Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99.2 million dead cap hit. In a recent SiriusXM interview, he expressed his belief that his career is not over and highlighted the importance of perspective in overcoming challenges. Tagovailoa's preseason opener saw him completing 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards. Former Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith noted that if Tagovailoa stays true to himself, he has the potential to succeed in Atlanta.
- •Tagovailoa was released by the Dolphins, incurring a $99.2 million dead cap hit.
- •He signed with the Atlanta Falcons and aims to compete for the starting QB role.
- •Tagovailoa reflected on his emotional journey after his Dolphins release.
- •His preseason debut with the Falcons included 3 completions for 22 yards.
- •Frank Smith believes Tagovailoa can achieve high-level performance in Atlanta.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa Doesn’t Hold Back on Dolphins Departure
"The Miami Dolphins‘ new front office, led by Jon-Eric Sullivan, decided to cut ties with Tua Tagovailoa. Moreover, Sullivan’s decision led to the Dolphins absorbing a staggering $99.2 million in dead cap.Still, Miami will split the dead money over two years, as it is in Year 1 of its rebuild. After his release from the Dolphins, […] The post Tua Tagovailoa Doesn’t Hold Back on Dolphins Departure appeared first on HEAVY.
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