By Mallory Mattingly
On Monday, NFL quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was released from the Miami Dolphins, the team where he began his career.
The quarterback did not have the season he had hoped for that past year.
“The Miami Dolphins announced Monday they will release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at the start of the new league year on Wednesday,” ESPN reported.
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After the news surfaced, Tagovailoa shared a heartfelt message on social media, thanking the Dolphins organization and his teammates as he leaned on his faith during this transition.
“To the Miami Dolphins organization, my teammates, the front office and the incredible fans — Thank you for six unforgettable years,” the quarterback shared on Instagram. “From the moment I arrived, you believed in me, supported me, and embraced my family as your own I was able to marry my wife and welcome both my kids to this world. I was able to fortunately allow them to experience life from one I never got to growing up. Wearing this jersey and representing this city has been one of the greatest joys of my life.”
“To my teammates and coaches, thank you for the battles, the brotherhood, and the standard of excellence we tried achieving every single day we step foot on that field. I’ve met so many of your families and cherish the friendships I’ve been able to make these last 6 years. The work we put in together, the wins we celebrated, and even the tough moments shaped me not just as a player, but as a man,” he continued.
Tagovailoa went on to thank the “front office and staff behind the scenes” as well as the fans for their “energy, loyalty, and passion.”
He concluded by praising God.
“Most importantly, I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for guiding my path, strengthening my faith, and carrying me through every high and low. My relationship with Him has given me perspective, patience and purpose beyond the game,” he said. “It truly is the work of Him that through all my injuries I am still able to play the game I’ve loved since I was a kid.”
Tagovailoa has already signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons’ current QB1, Michael Peniz Jr., is still recovering from an ACL tear and won’t be ready for the upcoming NFL season. Tagovailoa hopes this new start will be the return of his old form of play.
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