Overview
- After a 29-27 loss to the Chargers dropped Miami to 1-5, Tua Tagovailoa told reporters some teammates were late to or skipped player-only meetings.
- On Monday, Mike McDaniel said that was not the right forum for such concerns and described Tagovailoa’s comments as a misguided representation of player‑orchestrated film sessions.
- McDaniel added he believes there was no ill intent, noted Tagovailoa has since spoken directly with teammates, and reiterated that accountability for performance rests on him.
- Teammates and former players criticized airing internal issues publicly, underscoring broader questions about leadership and standards as scrutiny intensifies.
- Reports indicate ownership is monitoring the situation but McDaniel is considered safe for now, with the Dolphins turning to a Week 7 trip to Cleveland.