Tua Tagovailoa’s Future with the Dolphins: A Contract Update

The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have been engaged in active contract talks, with both sides maintaining an amicable approach. According to Jeff Darlington of ESPN, the two parties have remained in consistent contact since June, working towards a new deal.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa

While no deal is imminent, the ongoing negotiations suggest that the Dolphins are committed to keeping Tagovailoa as their franchise quarterback. The 26-year-old has led the team to an 11-6 record and has thrown for 4,624 yards and 29 touchdowns with 14 interceptions in 2023.

“They continue to try to get this done with a very amicable approach. It does not appear that this is going sideways by any means.” - Jeff Darlington

Tagovailoa’s regular season production has been impressive, with a 32-19 overall record and 12,639 passing yards and 81 touchdowns in his four seasons. However, the Dolphins have been unable to replicate this success in the postseason, and Tagovailoa has only completed a full season once.

Tua Tagovailoa in action

The current contract talks are likely to be influenced by the recent extensions of Jared Goff and Trevor Lawrence, who signed four-year and five-year deals worth $212 million and $275 million, respectively. While Tagovailoa’s deal may not reach the same level, his performance warrants a significant investment from the Dolphins.

As the 2024 season approaches, both sides would prefer to have a deal in place before the start of training camp. However, if an agreement cannot be reached, this could be a prove-it year for Tagovailoa.

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The Dolphins’ ability to secure a long-term deal with Tagovailoa will be crucial in determining their success in the coming seasons. With active negotiations ongoing, fans can remain optimistic that a resolution will be reached soon.