Overview
- Under heavy scrutiny, Tua Tagovailoa went 15-of-21 for 173 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 31-13 win over the Bills, moving Miami to 3-7.
- After reports questioned his job security, Tagovailoa said he is not playing to keep his job, and coach Mike McDaniel urged him to avoid hero-ball and focus on leadership and fundamentals.
- NFL Network reported cutting Tagovailoa would cost an NFL‑record $99.2 million in dead cap, with a post–June 1 cut splitting $67.4 million in 2026 and $31.8 million in 2027.
- A pre–June 1 trade would leave $45.2 million in dead money and a post–June 1 deal about $13.4 million, likely requiring Miami to pay down salary to facilitate a move.
- Benching this season is described as possible with Zach Wilson or rookie Quinn Ewers as options, while reporting also notes his injury history and league reputation could depress trade interest as the team evaluates its direction after parting with GM Chris Grier.