The Miami Dolphins have decided to release QB Tua Tagovailoa after the start of the new league year.
After six NFL seasons in Miami, Tagovailoa posted on social media to thank Dolphins fans and the team.
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“Thank you to the Miami Dolphins organization, teammates, front office and amazing fans for six unforgettable years,” Tagovailoa wrote on Instagram.
“From the moment I arrived, you believed in me, supported me, and accepted my family as your own. I was able to marry my wife and welcome two children into the world… Putting on this jersey and representing this city has been one of the greatest joys of my life.”
Tua Tagovailoa’s message to the Miami Dolphins organization and fans via Instagram: pic.twitter.com/HaemKxkRyF
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Tua shows respect for his teammates and coaches.
The former Alabama star also expressed gratitude for the relationships he built with his teammates and coaching staff during his time at South Florida.
“I would like to thank my teammates and coaches for the fight, brotherhood and standard of excellence we strive to achieve every day we step on that field,” Tagovailoa said.
“The work we did together, the victories we celebrated and even the difficult moments shaped me not just as a player, but as a man.”
December 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Tagovailoa also spoke about his disappointment in not being able to give Dolphins fans a Super Bowl winning experience.
“To the fans – your energy, loyalty and passion meant everything. I also have deep regrets for not being able to get the job done and not bring a championship to this city,” he said.
“Miami deserves it, and I always wish I could deliver that to you.”
November 9, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) greets fans prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
Miami drafted Tagovailoa in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and are set to take on a $99 million dead cap hit, the largest in history, by releasing the 28-year-old.
In 2023, Tagovailoa advanced to the Pro Bowl after accumulating a league-high 4,624 passing yards that year. However, he had the second-most interceptions in the NFL with 15 INTs during the 2025 campaign, according to nfl.com.
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