Miami Dolphins: Signed QB Malik Willis to a contract. Re-signed DL Matthew Butler, ILB Willie Gay Jr. and K Riley Patterson to contracts. Released QB Tua Tagovailoa with a post-June 1 designation. Signed CB Alex Austin, K Zane Gonzalez and S Lonnie Johnson Jr. to contracts. Signed CB Darrell Baker Jr. and EDGE Josh Uche to contracts. Signed EDGE Robert Beal Jr. to a contract.

ReleaseMar 12, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa with a post-June 1 designation

Tua Tagovailoa with a post-June 1 designation

QB · Miami Dolphins

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Sentiment Analysis

Releasing a young starting QB coming off a Pro Bowl season to sign a journeyman backup and role players represents poor asset management and franchise instability.

Based on media coverage and fan discussion

Contract Value Analysis

The Contract Value Index rates this as slightly above market rate with a CVI ratio of 1.01. Tua projects at average production (57/100) for the QB position. The salary sits at a moderate level (55/100) relative to the QB market. At 95/100 on the age-prime scale, Tua is in or near his prime years.

Based on contract structure and market comparables

Contract Value Index

CVI Ratio
1.01Slight Overpay
Performance Score57/100
Salary Efficiency55/100
Age / Prime Window95/100
Contract Length100/100
Guarantee Structure75/100

CVI > 1.0 = team getting more value than paying. CVI < 1.0 = overpay.

Sentiment Breakdown

Sentiment AnalysisNegative
Media Sentiment50/100
FV Move Quality55/100
Coverage Volume70/100
Position Impact85/100

Based on media coverage and fan discussion

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