Tua Tagovailoa's 2025 struggles viewed as trend by ESPN analysts

Tua Tagovailoa's performance in the 2025 season is being analyzed by ESPN for indicators of a trend rather than a one-time issue. After being released by the Miami Dolphins, Tagovailoa signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He struggled to maintain his Pro Bowl-level performance from 2023, finishing the season with a passer rating under 90 and a record of 6-8, passing for 2,660 yards with 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Analysts suggest his statistical decline is likely to continue outside of the system that previously highlighted his strengths. As training camp approaches, he will compete for the starting role while Michael Penix Jr. recovers from injury.

• 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN sees Tua Tagovailoa's 2025 struggles as a trend, not a blip