Tom Brady’s possible move to the Dolphins is ‘definitely on the table’

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Taking your talent to South Beach? A possible deal between Tom Brady and the Dolphins is ‘definitely on the table’ as the team weighs the future of Tua Tagovailoa after his third concussion

  • Tom Brady’s possible move to the Dolphins is ‘on the table,’ according to a PFT report
  • Miami was penalized for tampering in 2022 for approaching the Bucs’ QB
  • Brady will become a free agent after this season, when he could retire again
  • Miami’s decision is complicated by the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is frequently injured
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With Tom Brady on the verge of free agency or retirement, the seven-time Super Bowl champion is once again linked to the Miami Dolphins.

An inside source said pro football talk that such a move is “definitely on the table.”

Dolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains in concussion protocol for the second time this season ahead of Sunday’s playoff game in Buffalo, sparking speculation Miami could be in the market for a new quarterback. field this offseason.

That was the case a year ago after Tagovailoa’s disappointing 2021 season, when the Dolphins made a play for Brady and then-New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. But those plans were thwarted when former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed an anti-discrimination lawsuit against the team and the league, prompting an NFL investigation that uncovered inappropriate contact between the Dolphins’ front office Miami, the quarterback and the coach.

With Tom Brady on the verge of free agency or retirement, the seven-time Super Bowl champion is once again linked to the Miami Dolphins.

Dolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (pictured) remains in concussion protocol for the second time this season ahead of Sunday's playoff game in Buffalo, sparking speculation Miami could be in the market for a new quarterback this offseason.

Dolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (pictured) remains in concussion protocol for the second time this season ahead of Sunday’s playoff game in Buffalo, sparking speculation Miami could be in the market for a new quarterback this offseason.

As a result, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was suspended for tampering, the NFL fined the team $1.5 million, and the club received no first- and third-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

The 45-year-old divorcee owns a multimillion-dollar estate in South Florida, but Miami’s plans for Tagovailoa remain unclear.

For one thing, the lefty had a career year, throwing for 3,548 yards, 25 touchdowns and just eight interceptions.

But the 24-year-old Alabama product had a series of concussion scares, leading many to question whether he has a long-term future in the NFL.

Construction at the Tom Brady compound is busy with construction workers on September 7

Construction at the Tom Brady compound is busy with construction workers on September 7

Tom Brady's multi-million dollar estate sits on Indian Creek Island in Biscayne Bay

Tom Brady’s multi-million dollar estate sits on Indian Creek Island in Biscayne Bay

Tagovailoa's first concussion scare came in the second quarter against the Bills in September.

Tagovailoa’s first concussion scare came in the second quarter against the Bills in September.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, for example, said his history of concussions is worrisome enough and that his 6-foot-1 height could leave him open to further injury.

“This is serious stuff,” Smith said Thursday. “And when you consider that, combined with his lack of size, how tiny he is compared to the football players on the field who are hitting him with their bodies and hitting him… and the fact that he’s in this situation right now now, this is serious.’

Tagovailoa is owed $4.7 million in 2023, which is the final year of his rookie deal. The team could afford to keep him as a backup to Brady, but there would also be a trade market for the young quarterback if they went with the former Patriots and Buccaneers star.

Meanwhile, Brady has his own playoff game on Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys. His 8-9 Buccaneers have home-field advantage by virtue of their NFC South title, but this is his first losing season in his illustrious career, and retirement or an interstate move could appeal to the 45-year-old. years.

Stephen A Smith underscored his concerns about the 24-year-old Tagovailoa's career on Thursday.

Stephen A Smith underscored his concerns about the 24-year-old Tagovailoa’s career on Thursday.