Illustration by Thomas Dyson Tua Tagovailoa was recently waived by the Miami Dolphins after 78 games and 120 touchdowns over a six-year span. It was a rather underwhelming stint in Miami, as the Dolphins only managed two Wild Card appearances in six seasons, losing on both occasions. Tua is a player whose arrival in the league was heavily anticipated when he was drafted from Alabama in 2020. He has shown positive signs during his time in Vice City, averaging 26 touchdowns a y

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