AFC team named wildcard for Tua Tagovailoa if Dolphins part ways with QB

The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa appear to be heading towards a split this offseason.

Whether that be by releasing him or trading him, the Dolphins will be on the hook for serious money either way, but it appears the franchise is more than ready to do so if it means they can start fresh at quarterback.

That brings us to what Tua's market would be if he were cut or traded.

The New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and the Minnesota Vikings are interesting options, but CBS Sports' John Breech has named another team, and it is one not many might have been thinking of.

The Indianapolis Colts.

"The Colts might be the biggest wild card when it comes to the quarterback position this year and that's because it's not clear if Daniel Jones will be ready to play in Week 1," Breech wrote.

"One thing working in Tua's favor is that the Colts have a set up where he could thrive: They have a solid offensive line, they have one of the best running backs in the NFL (Jonathan Taylor), they have a solid receiving group led by Michael Pittman and they have a solid young tight end in Tyler Warren. Tua could put up some big numbers in Indy."

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Could Colts really go after Tua?

Of course, they could, and if they are smart, it won't be via trade. We know Miami wants to move on, so why offer draft capital when you know the Dolphins could just release him?

Given Daniel Jones' Achilles injury, Tua could have a role to play for the Colts, and as Breech wrote, the offense does have some good pieces to put around Tagovailoa.

Money will be interesting, and depending on how the Colts acquire Tua, a one-year prove-it deal could be forthcoming.

With Jones' return in doubt at least for some of 2026, the Colts might need a veteran quarterback as a bridge option.

But could Tua be that option? It might not be as far-fetched as you think.

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