Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will sign with the Atlanta Falcons once the Miami Dolphins officially release him at the start of the new league year Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The contract will be for one year and $1.3 million while the Dolphins pay the remaining balance of his salary, per CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones.
The Dolphins announced Monday that they'll cut Tagovailoa, whom they drafted fifth overall in 2020, after six seasons. The team will reportedly designate him a post-June 1 cut, spreading his $99-million cap hit over the next two seasons.
The Falcons entered the offseason in quarterback limbo as Michael Penix Jr. recovers from a torn ACL, which could keep him sidelined to begin the 2026 season.
Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards (4,624) in 2023 and helped Miami reach the playoffs twice during his tenure, though the Dolphins failed to win any postseason games. He finished the 2025 campaign on the bench after throwing 15 interceptions in 14 appearances.
Tagovailoa has operated as a high-completion passer throughout his career, owning a lifetime 68% mark. But his questionable decision-making frequently led to turnovers and injuries in Miami.
Penix, a top-10 pick in 2024, has recorded a pedestrian 59.6% completion rate with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions over 14 total outings.
