Tua Tagovailoa is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the Miami Dolphins, but the quarterback has given a favorable update on continuing extension talks.
Tua Tagovailoa has spoken out about his contract predicament as he enters the final year of his rookie NFL deal with the Miami Dolphins.
The 26-year-old quarterback has a five-year contract with the Dolphins that will expire at the end of the 2024 season. Following a remarkable season in which he led the league in passing yards and earned his first Pro Bowl selection, the Dolphins have begun negotiations for a long-term contract extension.
Tagovailoa, who is from Hawaii, has assuaged worries about his conditioning by appearing in all 18 games, including the playoffs, in a spectacular season for the Dolphins. This time last year, his health was under scrutiny due to concussion difficulties, but now the focus is on his potential earnings.
Nonetheless, Tagovailoa told reporters during a camp he hosted on Oahu over the weekend: “I’m not telling anyone what I’m doing this offseason.” That’s what makes me unique in my own way. I am a pretty private person, therefore I believe that will be handled in-house.”
However, he did offer some insight into his contract talks. “They’ve been good,” he shared. “Right now, I’m letting my agent (Ryan Williams of Athletes First) handle that. I’m focused on my family, I’m focused on continuing to better myself, better my craft, and we’ll talk more about that when that time comes. For now, exciting times ahead, that’s for sure.”
The team echoed a similar sentiment at the NFL Scouting Combine, with general manager Chris Grier addressing the media about the talks. “Our goal is to try and get something done,” he acknowledged. Ryan Williams has been great. Tua has been great.
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