BREAKING:Spotrac Projects Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Will Receive A $220 Million Extension

Tua Tagovailoa of the Dolphins is expected to get a $220 million deal, according to Spotrac.

Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, is scheduled to play on a fifth-year option in 2024, which means that his rookie deal is almost up.

But the player has indicated that he would be interested in an extension soon, as has the team.

Before the new season begins, how might a deal between the two sides look?

Michael Spotrac

Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac recently created projections.He predicts that the Dolphins will offer Tagovailoa a four-year agreement costing $220 million, with $105 million guaranteed at signing, for quarterback extensions that may occur this offseason.

Even though the numbers are staggering, that is precisely what the quarterback market has evolved into.

Examining the Cap,In terms of total worth, a quarterback signed today for $220 million would rank tenth. With full guarantees of $105 million, it would rank sixth in the position. Ginnitti predicts Dak Prescott will earn $60 million a year, so that money will only increase.

After four years of professional experience, Tagovailoa has finished his best season to date. He was fit enough to start all 17 games during the regular season and the team’s one postseason game. The 25-year-old set career highs in touchdowns (29), throwing yards (4,624 – leading the league), and completion percentage (69.3%).

There will always be people who think the amount is excessive, regardless of the exact figure, but quarterback contracts have grown in tandem with the salary cap. Right now, all that is known is that as the two teams strive toward a consensus, there is a good chance that a settlement will be reached.