The Miami Dolphins are approaching a defining offseason at quarterback after finishing 7–10 and missing the playoffs. With internal conversations already underway, outside voices are weighing in on Tua Tagovailoa’s future. One former NFL linebacker believes Miami should make a bold pivot and bring in some speed at the position.
Former NFL LB Says Kyler Murray in Miami “Would Be Dynamic”
Appearing last week on ESPN’s “Get Up,” former NFL linebacker and current analyst Bart Scott urged Miami to pursue Kyler Murray.
“That would be dynamic,” Scott said. “You talk about having one of the most athletic teams in all of football. I would pay for it.”
Scott’s comments arrive as Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan recently acknowledged the team is evaluating its quarterback situation. Sullivan said he met with Tagovailoa and was transparent about the uncertainty.
“Tua was in my office the other day, if I’m being perfectly frank,” Sullivan said. “We had a great conversation. Tua has been a very good player in this league. He’s done a lot of really good things for the Miami Dolphins. You guys should be proud to have him and having had him.”
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But no decision has been made because the contract is so tricky.
“I don’t know what the future holds right now, and I told Tua that,” Sullivan said. “We’re working through some things. What I can tell you is that we’re gonna infuse competition into that room, whether Tua is part of the room, whether he’s not part of the room.”
Tagovailoa threw 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 2025 as Miami’s offense ranked 19th in PFSN’s Offensive Impact metric (OFFi). In PFSN’s QB Impact Metric, he finished 27th league-wide. The financial implications are steep.
Tagovailoa is entering the core years of a four-year, $212.4 million extension that included $167.17 million guaranteed. He carries a projected 2026 cap hit exceeding $56 million, and releasing him would trigger roughly $99 million in dead money.
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The Arizona Cardinals are navigating their own reset after a 3–14 campaign that ended with nine straight losses and the dismissal of head coach Jonathan Gannon. Murray appeared in just five games in 2025 but posted a 75.3 QBI score, ranking 21st in PFSN’s metric despite the team’s struggles.
General manager Monti Ossenfort stated that “all options are on the table” at quarterback, even with Murray under contract. Murray is guaranteed $39 million in 2026, and another $19.5 million for 2027 becomes guaranteed early in the new league year. A post-June 1 trade would significantly reduce Arizona’s dead money while creating more than $42 million in cap savings.
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With a limited quarterback draft class and several teams searching for answers, Murray should draw interest. For Miami, the appeal could center on athletic upside and playmaking ability within a speed-driven roster.
Whether Scott’s proposal becomes reality depends on two franchises navigating complex cap structures. But with uncertainty in Miami and flexibility emerging in Arizona, the possibility is there.
