Move over, cryptic social media posts—there’s a new way to speculate about an NFL player’s future: by keeping an eye on the real estate market.
Case in point: Tua Tagovailoa.
Speculation Surrounds Tua Tagovailoa After Real Estate Listing
The Miami Dolphins quarterback has recently put his South Florida home on the market, sparking fresh rumors about his long-term future with the team. With contract negotiations looming and no extension finalized, fans and analysts alike are wondering if this move signals a potential departure.
Tagovailoa has lived in his current home since entering the NFL as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 draft.
He has been Miami’s starting quarterback since his rookie season, but injuries have hindered his availability nearly every year. He’s played all 16 games just once—in 2023—when he earned a Pro Bowl nod after leading the league with 4,624 passing yards. However, his next highest game total in a season is 13, which he’s achieved twice.
In 2024, Tagovailoa suffered a severe concussion against Buffalo in Week 2—reportedly his fourth since his college days at Alabama—and was sidelined for the next four games. He also missed two games at the end of the season due to a hip injury.
Given Tagovailoa’s ongoing health concerns, particularly his concussion history, the Dolphins’ commitment to him remains uncertain. This has fueled speculation that Miami may be contemplating a change at quarterback.
Tagovailoa has seen a decline in his yards per attempt over the past two years, dropping to 7.2 in 2024. While he did complete a league-high 72.9% of his passes and posted an 85.6 QB+ rating—eighth-best in the NFL—Miami finished just 6-5 in his starts and missed the playoffs.
The Dolphins have reached the postseason only once during Tagovailoa’s tenure, in 2023, when they were eliminated in a 26-7 loss to Kansas City.
In July, Tagovailoa signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract with $167.1 million guaranteed. Perhaps he simply outgrew his old house—or more likely, his buying power has significantly increased.