Report: Dolphins picking up Tua's 5th-year option

The Miami Dolphins will exercise the fifth-year option on Tua Tagovailoa's rookie contract, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

The fifth-year option locks in $23.2 million guaranteed for Tagovailoa in the 2024 season, Garafolo adds.

The decision represents a major vote of confidence in Tagovailoa, who enjoyed a breakout 2022 campaign. The 25-year-old set numerous career highs, including passing yards (3,548), touchdowns (25), and yards per attempt (8.9). His 105.5 passer rating also led all qualified quarterbacks in the NFL.

However, he was limited to 13 games due to a pair of concussions. Tagovailoa missed the final two regular-season games and the Dolphins' postseason contest due to the injury. He reportedly did not clear the concussion protocol until after the season. Tagovailoa is training in judo in an attempt to avoid future head injuries by learning to fall safely.

A top-five pick in 2020, Tagovailoa struggled to cement himself as a franchise quarterback until being paired with head coach Mike McDaniel in his third year. Miami also added dynamic receiver Tyreek Hill to its offense last offseason.

Tagovailoa is eligible to sign a long-term extension with the Dolphins beginning this offseason.

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