QB - Atlanta Falcons
- 6' 1"
- 225 lbs
- Age 28
- Alabama
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- #306
- Best / Worst
- #275 / #315
- ADP
- N/A
Availability
The Falcons are signing QB Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year contract.
Fantasy Impact
The move gets done after it was reported Monday morning that the Falcons were making a “strong early push” to sign Tagovailoa. He joins Michael Penix as a second left-hander in the Falcons quarterback room. He projects to likely be a potential bridge option as Penix works his way back from a torn ACL.
Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be pursued by the Atlanta Falcons after his release by Miami.
Fantasy Impact
With Kirk Cousins likely gone and Michael Penix Jr. struggling to start his career, a move for Tua would make a lot of sense for the Falcons, who would only have to pay him the veteran minimum.
Tua Tagovailoa has been released by the Miami Dolphins. They are designating him as a post-June 1st cut. This will allow the Dolphins to spread out his massive $100 million cap hit over two seasons.
Fantasy Impact
Tua will now be able to play on the veteran minimum this season with Miami footing the bill for his salary. He will likely find a home elsewhere, as there are plenty of teams in need of a bridge QB or at least a quality backup. Tua might not be what he once was or who he could have been, but he’s still a capable passer in the right system. Miami will be looking through any and all avenues for a QB for the 2026 season.
Tua Tagovailoa could land on the Jets in free agency once the Dolphins release him unless a trade occurs first.
Fantasy Impact
Tagovailoa would likely be a strong contender for the starting job in New York should he land there. He’d look to rebuild his value and, if he lands there, presents an opportunity for dynasty fantasy managers to sell to QB needy teams.
The preference for the Dolphins remains to find a trade partner for Tua Tagovailoa.
Fantasy Impact
It was already a big day for the Dolphins new regime on Monday as they released four players, including Tyreek Hill. It is possible Miami releases Tagovailoa if they can't find a trade partner. He is under contract through the 2028 season.
