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Miami Dolphins officially extend quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's contract

The contract extends through the 2028 season
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa evades New England Patriots tacklers, Jan. 9, 2022
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tries to evade a tackle by New England Patriots defensive end Christian Barmore (90) and cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) during the second half Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa evades New England Patriots tacklers, Jan. 9, 2022
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MIAMI, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins officially announced Sunday that they have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a contract extension through the 2028 season.

Tagovailoa was a first-round pick by Miami in the 2020 NFL Draft and is entering his fifth season with the Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa throws in second half vs. Carolina Panthers, Oct. 15, 2023

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In 2022, he became the youngest NFL quarterback to lead league in passer rating (105.5) since Dan Marino in 1984.

In 2023, Tagovailoa became the first player of the Dolphins since Marino in 1992 to lead the league in passing with 4,624 yards and second to throw for more than 4,500 yards in one season.

He is a two-time team captain (2022-23) and holds the highest passer rating in Dolphins history.

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