Dolphins GM Aims to Keep Tagovailoa Despite Playoff Exit
Quarterback's contract negotiations to intensify this offseason following strong 2023 season, despite team's postseason struggles.
- Dolphins GM Chris Grier has expressed his intention to keep quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Miami for the long term, despite the team's early playoff exit.
- Tagovailoa, who is set to play the final year of his rookie deal in 2024, led the NFL with a career-high 4,624 passing yards and 29 passing touchdowns in the 2023 season.
- Despite his impressive stats, Tagovailoa struggled in the final month of the season, particularly in the team's last four games, including the playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Tagovailoa's future contract negotiations are expected to intensify this offseason, with top-of-market extensions for quarterbacks now exceeding $50 million.
- The Dolphins now own the longest active playoff win drought, with 23 years separating the franchise's last postseason victory.