Miami Dolphins expected to pick up fifth-year option on QB Tua Tagovailoa
The Miami Dolphins will pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa‘s contract, according to a report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Once the decision is formalized, Tagovailoa will be guaranteed $23.2 million in 2024.
Tagovailoa was drafted fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Alabama. He has started 34 games over his first three seasons in the NFL for a 21-13 record.
Last season, Tagovailoa threw for 3,548 yards and 25 touchdowns on a 64.8% completion percentage. He also led the league in touchdown percentage and yards per pass attempt.
However, Tagovailoa missed multiple games throughout the season — including Miami’s playoff game — while in concussion protocol.
More on the 2023 NFL offseason, free agency
The NFL 2023 calendar year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 15. At that time, contracts running through 2022 officially run out, making those players free agents.
Prior to the beginning of free agency, teams will have a chance to designate one franchise or transition tag player, starting on Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. ET and ending on March 7. Beginning March 13 through March 15 teams can enter into a legal negotiation with players who are will become unrestricted free agents.
In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades being made official by the league office. April 21 marks the deadline to sign restricted free agents to offer sheets. On April 26, the deadline for teams to match restricted free agent offers sheets hits.
There are 722 players slated to become free agents in 2023.