The future of Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins is uncertain as the team considers potential changes this offseason. Following a challenging season in 2025, where he completed 67.7% of his passes for 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns, and a career-high 15 interceptions, Tagovailoa was benched in favor of Quinn Ewers for the last two games. Miami ended the season with a disappointing 6-8 record, leading to speculation about Tagovailoa”s future with the franchise.
Should the Dolphins decide to release Tagovailoa, it would result in a significant $67.4 million dead cap hit in 2026 as a post-June 1 cut. ESPN”s insider Adam Schefter identified a potential landing spot for the former first-round pick during a recent appearance on “Jen, Gabe and Chewy.”
“If I were a guy like Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa, Green Bay would be appealing to me,” Schefter remarked. He highlighted the advantages of joining a well-established organization with a solid system and talented players. He suggested that a year spent in Green Bay could provide Tagovailoa with a chance to reset and gain a new perspective.
While Schefter acknowledged that both quarterbacks likely desire to start, he noted that if the opportunity does not arise, Green Bay could be an attractive option for them. Currently, the Packers have Jordan Love as their starting quarterback, who is under contract for the next three seasons. However, success in backup roles has been evident this offseason, with Malik Willis completing an impressive 85.7% of his passes for 422 yards and three touchdowns in four games for the Packers. Reports suggest that Willis may attract over $20 million in free agency.
For Tagovailoa, serving as a backup to Love could provide a valuable opportunity. If he performs well in any chances he receives, he could re-enter the market the following year with a renewed status and potentially find a team willing to invest in him.
As the Dolphins weigh their options, the prospect of Tagovailoa joining the Packers remains a topic of interest among fans and analysts alike.
