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Tagovailoa etched his name in Dolphins lore with a franchise-record 4,624-yard, 29-touchdown season in 2023, fueling his massive contract before recent setbacks prompted his Falcons move.
About
Selected fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft from Alabama, Tagovailoa anchored the Dolphins for six seasons, amassing 18,166 passing yards and 120 touchdowns, including a stellar 2023 campaign with 4,624 yards and 29 scores that secured his record $212 million extension. Injuries and struggles in 2024-2025, featuring six missed games and a late-season benching amid 15 picks and a 6-8 mark, led to his exit under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, saddling Miami with a record $99 million dead cap hit spread over two years. His South Florida era closes with notable community ties, now pivoting to compete with Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. on a veteran-minimum $1.3 million pact.
