The Miami Dolphins perceive that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s contract negotiations develop into a distraction as soon as coaching camp begins in late July. We’re marching by way of the slowest level of the NFL’s 365-day information cycle, however that hasn’t deterred some from stirring the pot a bit early!
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Sooner or later after ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported that Tua Tagovailoa had not been provided a “market worth” contract — Adam Schefter provided a special view in the direction of the contract negotiations.
“The edges proceed speaking, each side eager to get a deal carried out,” Schefter mentioned throughout SportsCenter. “There hasn’t been any workforce anymore devoted to its quarterback than Miami and Tua Tagovailoa. Once more, the query turns into worth — what’s the worth?
“Trevor Lawrence has established a brand new baseline worth for these two quarterbacks, Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love, at $55 million per yr.”
Jared Goff’s four-year extension with the Detroit Lions price $212 million was the primary domino to fall again in Could — setting the ground with a median annual wage of $53 million. Lawrence’s deal, which doesn’t kick in till 2026, pushed the equation additional in Tagovailoa’s favor.
With the numbers constantly altering, the Dolphins and Tagovailoa are nonetheless working in the direction of a contract that works in the direction of each side. Whereas a deal isn’t imminent, Schefter appears to assume it is going to get carried out.
“We’re at a quiet time on the NFL calendar,” Schefter continued. “We’ll see if these groups can break by way of with their quarterbacks.
“I might assume, both the week proper earlier than coaching camp or proper earlier than the season [a deal gets done].”
