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A look at five quarterbacks—Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa and Malik Willis—whose careers could reinvent themselves with new teams, coaches and circumstances, following Sam Darnold’s reclamation arc.
After a six-year Dolphins stint defined by injuries and a late-season benching for Quinn Ewers, Tua Tagovailoa joined the Falcons; in his introductory remarks he defended his health, but observers point to a marked decline in mobility and production, fueling doubt about whether he can regain starting-caliber form.
Ex-Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, in his introductory remarks with the Atlanta Falcons, described last season as 'unique' and blamed 'player-to-coach' issues rather than only on-field problems, underscoring why Miami moved on after a high-cost contract; the piece argues his leadership and public messaging mattered almost as much as play, while noting his rocky finish and that Atlanta now offers him a fresh chance to reboot his career.
Tua Tagovailoa, now with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, said he wasn’t satisfied with his play in his final Dolphins season and spoke cryptically about the team’s issues, calling them “unique” and avoiding specifics while signaling a fresh start with Atlanta and focusing on playing well this season after passing his physical.
Tagovailoa told reporters that 2025 with the Dolphins was “unique” and not up to the level of his play in the prior years, acknowledging he didn’t play well. He has moved on to the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal and will compete for the starting job, with his time in Miami marked by injuries, limited playoff success (one Pro Bowl in six seasons) and internal tensions; a 2027 free agency looms as his new chapter begins.
Tua Tagovailoa acknowledged that last season didn’t meet his standards after a career-high 15 interceptions that led to him being benched, and the Dolphins’ release. He signed a modest deal with the Falcons and is hopeful for a fresh start and continued improvement, saying the best football is still ahead of him.
Tua Tagovailoa signs a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons and enters a camp competition with Michael Penix Jr., stressing that he loves competition and is eager to play with the Falcons’ offense while navigating health concerns from his Dolphins tenure; he cites Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson and Drake London as weapons as he aims to prove his value in 2026 under Stefanski’s offense.
Tua Tagovailoa says his signing with the Atlanta Falcons is a 'reset' and he plans to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the 2026 starting job, marking a fresh start after six seasons with the Dolphins and prompting reflection on whether Miami should have provided a legitimate quarterback challenger and on asset management surrounding his contract.
The Atlanta Falcons officially signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, adding an experienced starter to their QB room as Michael Penix Jr. recovers from an injury and the team adds depth in free agency ahead of the 2026 league year.
Miami designated Tua Tagovailoa as a Post-June 1 release, exercising a $15 million option bonus to create cap relief in June while keeping a large dead-cap hit overall, allowing the Dolphins to allocate space for the draft and roster moves.
Tyreek Hill reacted on Instagram to Tua Tagovailoa's one-year league-minimum signing with the Atlanta Falcons, calling it a great pickup for the city and signaling support as Tagovailoa begins a new chapter away from the Dolphins.
The first wave of NFL free agency saw the Rams fortify their defense with Watson and McDuffie to bolster a championship bid, while Baltimore landed Maxx Crosby to inject elite edge rush. The QB market cooled into a midtier lane, with Malik Willis signing a three-year deal and Tua Tagovailoa landing in Atlanta on a low‑risk one-year deal. Dallas pursues a no‑weakness roster, Titans and Raiders lean into identity-building moves, and the Jets face questions about their long‑term plans after aggressive early swings. Kansas City’s plan looks less certain with key departures and a costly running back deal. Overall, teams are prioritizing depth, upside, and sustainable paths to contention over marquee splashes.
Tua Tagovailoa will sign a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons after the Dolphins release him as a post-June 1 cut, with Miami absorbing the remaining salary. The move comes as Falcons quarterback depth is unsettled with Michael Penix Jr. sidelined by a torn ACL. Tagovailoa, who led the NFL with 4,624 passing yards in 2023 and struggled with interceptions in 2025, aims to stabilize Atlanta’s QB room while stepping into a high-profile but risky short-term role.
Tua Tagovailoa is set to sign with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year, $1.3 million contract after the Miami Dolphins officially release him at the start of the new league year; the Dolphins will cover the remaining salary under a post-June 1 cut, as Atlanta addresses quarterback depth with Michael Penix Jr. sidelined by a torn ACL. Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards in 2023 but posted 15 interceptions in 14 games in 2025, and carries a career 68% completion rate amid turnover and injury concerns.
The Miami Dolphins are absorbing a $99.2 million dead-cap charge tied to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as they restructure contracts to manage their salary cap, a move that highlights NFL cap gymnastics and will affect the Dolphins’ immediate payroll and future roster decisions.