Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa sits out of practice as he seeks contract extension

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa dressed the half however opted to not practice on Day 2 of the group’s coaching camp Thursday.

According to NFL insider Cameron Wolfe, Miami’s protection ended up dominating Thursday’s practice with out Tagovailoa taking the sphere.

Wolfe mentioned cornerback Kendall Fuller, defensive finish Calais Campbell, tight finish Jonnu Smith, and sort out Terron Armstead additionally missed practice, however not for contract-related causes.

Although Tagovailoa was capable of get some practice time in on Wednesday, however he didn’t communicate with reporters on both day.

Dolphins sort out Austin Jackson didn’t maintain again when talking concerning the offense’s productiveness with out Tagovailoa on the sphere Thursday.

Pro Bowl extensive receiver Tyreek Hill shared ideas of his quarterback Wednesday as they each search for new offers.

“He’s very excited to be back in the building with all of the guys,” Hill mentioned. “It’s great to see him out there. Still coming into work. It’s still about his business without having the deal done. It just has been awesome having him around.”

Thanks to a productive and injury-free 2023 season, Tagovailoa improved his negotiating leverage for the coveted deal. Tagovailoa threw for 29 touchdowns and a league-best 4,624 yards.

“I think Tua is very well deserving of the opportunity to get a contract extension,” operating again Raheem Mostert mentioned. “He’s worked his tail off since I’ve started playing with him. The leadership that he portrays, not only for the team, but for the organization, is definitely top-notch.”

The Fins are nonetheless searching for their first playoff win since 2000 and are conscious of critics pointing out their failures in essential video games.

Head coach Mike McDaniel addressed these criticisms, stating that the group must show their detractors improper by specializing in successful video games down the stretch and within the playoffs.

“You don’t win football games down the stretch, you don’t win playoff games, and you don’t win Super Bowls, those things will be said,” McDaniel mentioned. “The challenge is understanding what is being said and actually doing something about it. If we want to finish the season right, let’s step out on that field and finish today, then build on that the next day.”

The Dolphins could have their first public practice on Sunday at Baptist Health Training Complex at 10:30 a.m.

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