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Why the Dolphins Can’t Easily Move On From Tua Tagovailoa

Miami’s options with Tua are brutal. Due to his four-year, $212.4 million deal, Tagovailoa already has $54 million guaranteed in 2026, with more guarantees due in March. Cutting him before June would leave $99 million in dead money, while a post-June 1 cut still costs $67.4 million. A trade lowers the hit to $45.2 million, but a team willing to take on that salary is unlikely.