"With Michael Penix Jr., who was the No. 8 pick in 2024, nursing a torn left ACL that makes him questionable to start the season, the Falcons turned to another left-handed quarterback who battled criticism last season. Tagovailoa was 25th in QBR the last two seasons since signing a $112.4 million extension in 2024, but the Falcons are hoping he reverts back to his pre-extension performance, when he had the fifth-highest QBR from 2022-23."
"Ever since he was hired in January, Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has been noncommittal about Tagovailoa's potential return to the team. He said at the NFL combine that 'everything is on the table' with the quarterback, including the possibility of a trade. The Dolphins tried to facilitate one, but with no buyers, they decided to outright release the 2023 NFL passing yards leader."
"As Sullivan and first-year head coach Jeff Hafley look to reset the team's culture with their own vision, Tagovailoa was a looming relic of the previous regime, and an expensive one who was guaranteed $54 million this season. After battling through multiple injuries in 2024, Tagovailoa was benched after throwing a career-high 15 interceptions in 14 games last season."
The Miami Dolphins announced the release of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at the start of the new league year, with strong indications he will sign with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons face uncertainty with their 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. sidelined by a torn ACL. Tagovailoa, who ranked 25th in QBR over the past two seasons despite signing a $112.4 million extension in 2024, previously demonstrated stronger performance from 2022-23 with a fifth-highest QBR ranking. New Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan pursued a trade but found no buyers, leading to the outright release. The move reflects Sullivan's broader reset strategy, following the releases of Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, as the organization seeks to establish a new culture under first-year head coach Jeff Hafley.
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