Overview

• After the defeat to the Chargers, Tagovailoa said some teammates have been late to or skipping players-only meetings and said the issue “starts with the leadership.”
• Head coach Mike McDaniel characterized those gatherings as extra, player-led sessions and said the team has been accountable to his standards, describing Tagovailoa’s comments as direct communication aimed at specific individuals.
• Team insider Barry Jackson clarified that the quarterback was referring to voluntary, position-group discussions rather than formal, crisis-style players-only meetings.
• Former practice-squad receiver DaeSean Hamilton alleged Tagovailoa was late to a team meeting during Hamilton’s 2022 stint, while former players and analysts criticized the quarterback’s decision to air concerns publicly.
• Miami fell to 1-5 with Tagovailoa throwing three interceptions, and national coverage is now questioning leadership across the organization, with some columns arguing owner Stephen Ross and the front office face heightened scrutiny as the team heads to Cleveland next.