The Miami Dolphins have been told Tua Tagovailoa will not be able to withstand the physical demands of playing as the team’s quarterback.
The 25-year-old is an important player for the team and that was evident in his performances last season. The Dolphins compiled an 8-5 record in the 13 games he started as the AFC East team qualified for the Playoffs for the first time since 2016. He registered career highs in passing yards (3,548) and touchdowns (25), in addition to being the league leader in passer rating (105.5).
Despite his impressive play, Tagovailoa was hindered physically after suffering two concussions, which forced him to miss his team’s final three games of the campaign, including a defeat to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round. The Dolphins have recruited some additional offensive players to help bolster their front line, but one NFL executive thinks it is not enough and Tagovailoa will “not hold up” to the physical challenges thrown his way.
