Dolphins Release Tua Tagovailoa, Seek New QB

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th. Here's what's happening. The Miami Dolphins are parting ways with quarterback Tuatago Veloa. The team announced Monday, they will release him when the new league year begins on Wednesday. This comes after his four-year contract worth $212,400,000. They are designating it as a post-June first cut, spreading a $99,000,000 deadcap hit over two years, $67,400,000 in 2026 and $31,800,000 in 2027. Tuatago Veloa joined the Dolphins as the fifth overall pick in 2020. His early years show promise, especially in 2022 with over 3,500 yards and 25 touchdowns. Then came his breakout in 2023, where he led the league with 4,624 passing yards and 29. Touchdowns, helping Miami to an 11 and 6 record. Injuries plagued him from the start, limiting gains and playoffs.

1:01After signing that big extension, his play dipped. He missed six games the next season and regressed further in 2025, finishing with 2,660 yards, 20. Now, the Dolphins must hunt for their next franchise quarterback, while managing that cap burden. Tuatago Veloa hits free agency, opening doors for a fresh star elsewhere. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor.