Jordan Schultz delivered a bombshell about the Miami Dolphins on Monday that has major implications for their franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The NFL insider’s report suggests Tagovailoa’s days in South Florida are numbered.
The insider shared the news on X. His follow-up post revealed the front office’s plans for their quarterback.
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“The #Dolphins preference has been to find a trade partner for Tua Tagovailoa. A cut is possible in the end. But that has been their preference. My understanding is new regime doesn’t want it to drag too long,” Schultz said.
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The timing of Schultz’s report came after Miami released Tyreek Hill. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed the receiver’s departure would free up $22.8 million in payroll room while leaving behind $28.2 million in dead funds.
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The organization didn’t stop with Tyreek Hill. Bradley Chubb, James Daniels and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine also got their walking papers Monday.
Chubb’s exit alone puts $23 million worth of dead salary on the books. That kind of financial hit shows management isn’t scared of eating money now to build flexibility later.
New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley arrived from Green Bay this offseason. Their willingness to absorb four massive dead cap hits suggests Tua Tagovailoa could be next.
Tagovailoa signed a four-year deal worth $212.1 million back in 2024. He’s due $54 million guaranteed this season, and dumping him before June 1st would slam the books with $99.2 million in dead weight.
Hill battled through a dislocated kneecap and torn ligaments last season. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network noted the eight-time Pro Bowler might not suit up at all in 2026, which killed any trade possibilities.
The speedster posted back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons after arriving from Kansas City in 2022. He remains the only receiver in NFL history to hit that milestone twice. But at 32 years old with a serious injury, his value disappeared.
Edited by Aman Kashyap
