Overview
- Miami designated Tagovailoa a post‑June 1 release, taking an NFL‑record $99.2 million in dead money spread over two seasons.
- Tagovailoa is set to join Atlanta on a reported one‑year, $1.3 million deal, with the Dolphins still owing him $54 million guaranteed in 2026.
- Atlanta made the release of Kirk Cousins official at the start of the new league year, further clearing the way at quarterback.
- Reports describe an open competition in Atlanta between Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., who is rehabbing a torn ACL.
- The Dolphins are moving to replace Tagovailoa by agreeing to sign Malik Willis on a multi‑year deal, signaling a broader roster reset.