Dolphins fans at Hard Rock Stadium made it crystal clear tonight how they feel about former quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, booing him loudly as he took the field as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting signal-caller. Even though the crowd wasn’t huge, they definitely brought the noise for his first game back in Miami since his release.
Six Seasons, One Playoff Game, and a Hefty Stat Line
Tua spent his entire first six seasons in Miami after the Dolphins picked him fifth overall back in 2020. He saw one Pro Bowl nod and played in one playoff game during his tenure, racking up 18,166 passing yards, slinging 120 touchdowns, and throwing 59 interceptions. The Dolphins cut him loose on March 9, and he quickly signed with the Falcons in free agency. You’d think those numbers might earn a different welcome, but Miami fans apparently have a long memory.
A New Beginning, The Same Old Boos
Tonight’s game saw Tua complete 3 of 4 passes for 54 yards, including a sweet 37-yard bomb to Kyle Pitts on the Falcons’ very first drive. Atlanta punched it into the end zone with a 3-yard run by Brian Robinson. Despite showing some flashes with his new squad, that crowd reaction tells you everything. It’s a fresh start for Tua with the Falcons, but for Miami fans, the chapter might be closed, but the feelings are definitely not buried.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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