Tua Tagovailoa Open to Fresh Start Amidst Dolphins Uncertainty, Benchings

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa expressed openness to a 'fresh start' with another team in 2026 following Miami's season-ending loss. While not formally requesting a trade, he stated he 'would be good with it.' Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed a 2026 QB competition, potentially involving rookie Quinn Ewers. Tagovailoa was benched in Week 16 after 14 appearances, completing 260 of 384 passes for 2,660 yards, 20 TDs, and an NFL-leading 15 INTs. Miami faces a significant $99.2M cap hit if cut before June 1, making a trade challenging for the 27-year-old.