Dolphins Bench Tua Tagovailoa, Eye Offseason Trade Amid Contract Woes

The Miami Dolphins have benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whom they selected No. 5 overall in the 2020 draft after a failed attempt to trade for Joe Burrow. Miami is now reportedly prepared to move Tagovailoa this offseason, facing significant financial hurdles with $54 million guaranteed in 2026 and a potential $99 million dead cap hit if cut before June 1. Availability issues due to concussions and leading the NFL with 15 interceptions this season have contributed to his benching, with rookie Quinn Ewers now starting.