Tua Tagovailoa: A fresh start "would be dope"
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Key Points:
- After being benched following the Dolphins' Dec. 15 loss, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa indicated he would be open to a fresh start with another team.
- Tagovailoa responded positively when asked about the possibility of playing elsewhere but chose not to elaborate further.
- The Dolphins have not yet confirmed whether head coach Mike McDaniel will return, but if he does, Tagovailoa's future with the team appears uncertain.
- Tagovailoa is owed $54 million guaranteed in 2026 and could be released with a post-June 1 designation to manage salary cap implications.
- In 14 games during the 2025 season, Tagovailoa completed 67.7% of
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