Miami Dolphins Announce New Franchise Quarterback

Tua Tagovailoa Traded to Miami

Dolphins Acquire Former Alabama Star

The Miami Dolphins have acquired quarterback Tua Tagovailoa from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2023 first-round pick, a 2023 third-round pick, and a 2024 second-round pick. Tagovailoa, the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, spent his first two seasons with the Dolphins before being traded to the Patriots in 2022. He started 13 games for the Patriots in 2022, passing for 3,544 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. The Dolphins are hoping that Tagovailoa can be the long-term answer at quarterback for the franchise. He is a talented passer with a quick release and good accuracy. He also has the ability to run and make plays with his legs. The Dolphins have been searching for a franchise quarterback since Dan Marino retired in 1999. They have had a number of quarterbacks start games for them over the past two decades, but none have been able to consistently lead the team to success. Tagovailoa is the Dolphins' best chance to find a franchise quarterback since Marino. He is a young, talented player with a lot of potential. If he can stay healthy and develop his game, he could be the quarterback that leads the Dolphins back to the playoffs.