Tua Tagovailoa is the present, and the future of the Miami Dolphins.
This conclusive statement courtesy of the newest deal signed by the NFL franchise, and the twenty-six year signal caller.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) July 26, 2024
The brand new deal makes him the highest-paid player in franchise history and fifth highest in NFL history in average annual salary. In his news conference after practice, the fifth-year quarterback said he understands that with his new paycheck, there’s also the expectation of making deep postseason runs. Last season, Tua led the ‘Fin to their best regular season since 2008, an 11-win wild card playoff appearance. Head Coach Mike McDaniel described the pay day as “cool validation” of his star quarterback’s performance.
Thank God Tua Tagovailoa finally got paid. Although he EARNED THE RIGHT to be the highest paid player ever, he took less and is the franchise QB Miami needed. Can’t say enough about the job Mike McDaniel did rebuilding Tua’s confidence. GAVE HIM HIS AURA BACK. Coaching matters. pic.twitter.com/qmUU4Pa1vI
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 26, 2024
The 2020 Draft produced five of the biggest QB contracts in NFL history
No. 1: Joe Burrow: Five years, $275M
No. 5: Tua Tagovailoa: Four years, $212.4M
No. 6: Justin Herbert: Five years, $262.5M
No. 26: Jordan Love: Four years, $220M
No. 53: Jalen Hurts: Five years, $255M pic.twitter.com/hiEN6SakNA— NFL (@NFL) July 27, 2024
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— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) July 24, 2024
As the Dolphins prepare for the season, at a minimum they now know who will be behind center for week one.
NFL PRESEASON: In the preseason match-up, Miami Dolphins will play the Atlanta Falcons, Aug. 9th