Dolphins to release Tagovailoa at record £74m cost

The Miami Dolphins are to release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, which will cost them a record dead cap hit of $99.2m (£74.2m).

Dolphins to release Tua Tagovailoa and take record $99m salary cap hit

QB signed $212.4m extension with team in 2024 Hit will be spread over two seasons The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback they drafted with the fifth overall pick in 2020 in hopes of turning the franchise’s fortunes around. The move will cost the Dolphins an NFL record $99m in dead money against the salary cap. ESPN reported that the move will be designated after 1 June, meaning the Dolphins will spread the hit to their salary cap across two years ($67.4m in 20...

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Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign with Falcons after Dolphins release him from roster: report

Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal after being release by the Miami Dolphins earlier on Monday, triggering a quarterback battle.

Kelce set for Chiefs extension, Tagovailoa cut by Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is set to return for a 14th season after reaching agreement with the club on a new one-year deal ahead of the NFL's free agency window, US media reported on Monday.While Wednesday is the official start of the NFL's free agency window, Monday marked the opening of a two-day window where teams are allowed to contact unrestricted free agents to negotiate a contract.

Kelce set for Chiefs extension as Dolphins cut Tagovailoa

Tagovailoa is not expected to be unemployed for long, with multiple reports saying he had agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.