The Tua Tagovailoa era is over. The Miami Dolphins made the announcement yesterday that they would be releasing Tua with a post–June 1 designation resulting in $99 million in dead money, split over two years. Tua provided fans with efficiency and excitement for two years before going into a slump over the past two seasons. Injuries plagued him and he was never really able to step up when it mattered. The Dolphins will now turn the page and look towards the future as they try to navigate through this salary cap mess.
On the other hand, the Dolphins may have found their new starter as the team is expected to sign Malik Willis. Willis has been connected to Miami since Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley strolled into town. He had a small sample size with the Green Bay Packers, but he was pretty good when he saw action. The potential is there, it’s just being able to get him to perform like that consistently. If he works out, great. If not, it’s easy to start planning a change with the quarterback draft class that is expected to come out in 2027.
You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.
Dolphins releasing Tua Tagovailoa, ending QB’s adversity-worn tenure in Miami
The Dolphins continue to turn the page in the first year of the Jeff Hafley era
Dolphins Quarterbacks
Miami Dolphins reportedly sign QB Malik Willis, 3 years, $67.5 million
A new quarterback era is set to begin in Miami Gardens on the same day the previous one ended.
Malik Willis Is a Smart, Though Hopefully Short-Term, Signing for the Dolphins
Miami’s new regime is taking a chance on an unproven commodity at quarterback, but the franchise must know its best hope is still in the 2027 draft.
Breaking Down the Addition of Malik Willis
The Miami Dolphins have come to terms with former Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis
Dolphins signing QB Malik Willis: Answering 5 key questions
It’s the end of one era in Miami and the beginning of another.
Miami Dolphins more exciting, interesting after Malik Willis addition
There are at least six guards in the NFL who make at least $20 million per season, including former Miami Dolphins standout Robert Hunt.
Grading the signing: Malik Willis agrees to terms with Dolphins, will join the migration to Packers South on a three-year deal
The Dolphins’ Packers ties now run even deeper.
One big unanswered question that will determine the impact of Malik Willis’ pending signing on the Dolphins’ salary cap
Willis is coming. What’s it mean for the salary cap situation?
Why the Tua Move Seemed Like a Foregone Conclusion
The Miami Dolphins announced Monday morning they will be releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa when the league year kicks off Wednesday
Chris Perkins: The Tua era, the most disappointing stretch in Dolphins’ history, is officially over
The Tua era, the most disappointing and confounding stretch in Miami Dolphins history, closed with a predictable whimper with the team’s announcement Monday morning that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Miami’s No. 5 pick of the 2020 draft, will be released after the start of the new league year on Wednesday.
Examining Salary Cap Implications of Tua’s Release
The Dolphins broke an NFL record, and not in a good way.
Dolphins Tight Ends
Dolphins to re-sign TE Greg Dulcich
The Dolphins have parted ways with a number of veteran players since the arrival of new head coach Jeff Hafley and General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan in January, but they will be bringing tight end Greg Dulcich back.
Dolphins Secondary
Sources: Dolphins trade Minkah Fitzpatrick to Jets
The New York Jets addressed a major need in their secondary before the start of free agency on Monday, acquiring five-time Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in a trade with the Miami Dolphins, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Explaining All Sides of Surprising Minkah Fitzpatrick Trade
The Dolphins are sending Fitzpatrick to a place Dolphins fans know well.
Phinsider News You May Have Missed
The pursuit of Malik Willis – The Splash Zone 3/9/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.
Dolphins inform Tua Tagovailoa of pending release
The Miami Dolphins have informed Tua Tagovailoa that they will be releasing him.
Miami Dolphins trade Minkah Fitzpatrick to New York Jets
The Dolphins continue to reset their salary cap with an intra-division trade.
Falcons making strong push for Tua Tagovailoa
The Atlanta Falcons emerge as an early leader to land the Miami Dolphins’ former starting quarterback.
Dolphins keeping tabs on quarterback Geno Smith
If Dolphins are unable to land Malik Willis, could they pivot to Geno Smith?
Dolphins signing Malik Willis
The Dolphins struck fast when the league’s “legal tampering period” opened, landing their replacement for Tua Tagovailoa.
Signing Malik Willis is the smartest move the Dolphins have made in YEARS
The Dolphins actually made a smart move!
Malik Willis signing with Dolphins: Breaking down the contract
Taking a closer look at the Miami Dolphins’ new contract with quarterback Malik Willis.
FILM | A look at NEW Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis’ 2025 NFL Season
The Miami Dolphins have a new QB1 and based on his limited 2025 film, they got a good one. #TrustTheProcess
2026 NFL Free Agency | Miami Dolphins re-sign TE Greg Dulcich
The Miami Dolphins locked up their free agent tight end, agreeing to a one-year deal with Greg Dulcich.
Miami Dolphins Discussion: Malik Willis Edition
We ask Miami Dolphins for their opinion on the team agreeing to a 3 year contract with Malik Willis.
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