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Tua Tagovailoa signs with Atlanta Falcons after Miami Dolphins release

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa signs with Atlanta Falcons after Miami Dolphins release

Summary

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has joined the Atlanta Falcons after being released by the Miami Dolphins following the 2025 NFL season. The Dolphins opted to part ways with Tagovailoa, incurring nearly $100 million in dead cap as they transitioned away from his contract. Tagovailoa initially secured a starting spot for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but suffered an oblique injury during practice that sidelined him. Michael Penix Jr. has since reclaimed the starting position, leaving Tagovailoa as a backup unless further injury arises.

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By the Numbers

•Tua Tagovailoa was released by the Miami Dolphins after the 2025 season.
•He signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
•Tagovailoa initially started Week 1 but was sidelined by an injury.
•Michael Penix Jr. has taken over as starting QB for the Falcons.
•The Dolphins incurred a significant cap hit by releasing Tagovailoa.

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What they're saying

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The Miami Dolphins were Tua Tagovailoa’s first NFL home. He made a lot of great memories with the Dolphins. In those years when the lefty QB was at his best, he was throwing to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle to great effect. Mike McDaniel was dialing up fun plays, and the Dolphins were tough to […] The post What Happened to Tua Tagovailoa? Where Dolphins’ Former Star QB is Now in NFL appeared first on HEAVY.
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