The Miami Dolphins are actively reshaping their roster during the 2026 offseason, highlighted by major decisions involving key players like Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb. At the center of ongoing speculation is quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s status, as new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has indicated that no options are off the table regarding his future with the team.
General Manager Signals Open Possibilities for Tagovailoa
Jon-Eric Sullivan has openly stated that every avenue remains possible concerning Tagovailoa’s role with the Dolphins, yet he also noted that the quarterback himself has not explicitly communicated a desire to remain in Miami. According to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN, Sullivan and the organization have made it clear to Tagovailoa and his representatives that the team is weighing all potential outcomes.
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said ‘everything is on the table’ with QB Tua Tagovailoa,
Marcel Louis-Jacques reported on X, formerly Twitter.
This has been communicated to Tua and his reps, who confirmed Tua plans to continue playing but didn’t outright express interest in doing so in Miami: ‘They have not, in particular, said he wants to stay.’
To clarify — Jon-Eric Sullivan said Tua’s reps told him he wants to continue playing, and that they didn’t particularly say he wanted to remain in Miami,
Louis-Jacques added in a subsequent post.
Options Narrow if Trade Cannot Be Executed
While the Dolphins seek to trade Tagovailoa, the possibility remains that no satisfactory deal materializes. In that case, the team would likely move toward releasing him, fully aware they would incur significant dead money against the salary cap. Analyst Mike Florio noted that Miami could face $99.2 million in dead money charges, although designating Tagovailoa’s contract as a post-June 1 cut could spread the financial impact over two seasons.
This transitional phase comes as Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley begin building the next chapter for the Dolphins franchise, choosing to part ways with notable players as they redefine the team’s direction. The resolution of Tagovailoa’s future will be among the most consequential moves shaping Miami’s roster moving forward.
As the offseason continues, the outcome of these decisions remains uncertain, with the Dolphins poised for a major shift depending on how Tagovailoa’s contract situation unfolds.
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