1:39 PM PT -- It didn't take too long for Tagovailoa to find a new home ... the Atlanta Falcons are reportedly signing the quarterback to a one-year minimum deal.
It won't be official until he's released on Wednesday.
Tua Tagovailoa's time in Miami is over -- the Dolphins have decided they will release the quarterback after six seasons and two playoff appearances.
The news came out minutes ago that just two seasons after Tagovailoa -- the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft -- signed a four-year extension worth $212 million ... the team is looking for a new leader under center.
The Dolphins will release the signal-caller as a post-June 1 cut ... leaving them an NFL-record $99 million in dead money to spread over two years.
"Wearing this jersey and representing this city has been one of the greatest joys of my life," Tagovailoa said after the news.
Tyreek Hillis without an NFL home, but he still picked up a win in his ongoing legal battle with Sophie Hall... as a judge denied the mode's request to force the receiver to take a court-mandated psych exam -- TMZ Sportshas learned.
Judge David Haines filed his decision recently ... denying a motion filed by Hall's legal team in December that was looking to make Hill sit down with a licensed psychologist to determine "the full scope of Defendant's mental state, aggression and culpability."
Her filing stated that it was "critical" for Hall to have Hill go through that exam, saying they needed an expert who specializes in the field "to evaluate the defendant's longstanding pattern of anger and aggression towards others, particularly women, his documented history of violent behavior, including issues related to anger management, impulse control and aggression, which are directly in controversy and forms a critical component of this case."
PresidentDonald Trump was in friendly territory at the CFP National Championship on Monday ... with a loud applause breaking out when he was shown during the national anthem.
Nos. 45-47 hit Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens for the Miami vs. Indiana matchup ... and he brought Ivanka, Kai, and some more grandkids along for the ride.
The crowd at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami roars as @POTUS is shown during the Star-Spangled Banner :us: pic.twitter.com/gqQ3ojBXho
Trump's presence was felt early in the night ... 'cause as "American Idol" star Jamal Roberts performed his rendition of the "Star-Spangled Banner," the cams cut to him on the big screens.
Darren Waller believes he was the last person to interact with Mike McDaniel before he was fired ... revealing he was "at the scene of the crime!"
The Miami Dolphins tight end sat down with Johnny Manzielon his "Glory Daze" podcast ... where he spoke about the bizarre experience he had during his exit meeting with McDaniel.
He said the two were reflecting on the season and the future ... when all of a sudden, Stephen Ross, who owns the team, busted the door open.
Mike McDaniel is gone -- is Tua Tagovailoa next? Terron Armstead hopes not ... telling TMZ Sports he believes he has what it takes to remain the Dolphins' No.1 quarterback!
Speculation's been mounting after Tagovailoa was benched for the final three games of this past season ... following a year in which he threw a career-high 15 interceptions and was sacked 30 times.
The rumors intensified after McDaniel was fired this week ... with many thinking whoever the next Dolphins' next coach is probably moves on from Tua.
Another NFL head coaching position has opened up -- the Miami Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel on Thursday after four seasons with the team.
The org. made the announcement just minutes ago. Owner Stephen Ross said the decision came after "careful evaluation and extensive discussions" that have been ongoing since the end of the season.
"Mike is an incredibly creative football mind whose passion for the game and his players was evident every day. I wish him and his family the best moving forward," Ross added.
Tyreek Hill claims his ex wants to kiss and make up ... with the NFL superstar filing new court docs claiming Keeta Vaccaro's using time with their kid to try to call off their divorce.
In the docs -- obtained by TMZ Sports -- Hill is requesting that his grandmother replace Keeta as the person present during timesharing of their daughter ... alleging that Keeta is using the time with their kid "for her own selfish reasons."
Hill claims that while he is in the presence of Vaccaro, whom he married in November 2023, she expresses "her desire to reconcile with the husband" and "requests for additional money" from him.
A picture of Mike McDaniel doing a victory lap in Bills Mafia's faces after Sunday's game is making rounds on social media ... and while there's a debate over whether it's legit or A.I. -- the Miami Dolphins head coach is remaining tight-lipped on the matter.
The 42-year-old met with the media on Monday to discuss the Fins' massive upset over Buffalo ... and the first question from reporters was whether he really drove by the Elbo Room -- a famous spot for Bills backers -- to gloat after the contest.
Just spoke with Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel outside of Elbo Room.
I did congratulate him on the win, but I also let it be known my distaste for his football team. He CLEARLY came by to rub it in.
"That's why I like the good old days, you know?" McDaniel said. "The throwbacks of yore, where you could trust the internet and the images because it is pretty detailed -- I do live in the area ... but I mean, A.I., right?"
It's been a horrible year for the Miami Dolphins, so Sunday's win was cause for serious celebration ... the Fins were livin' it up after upsetting the rival Buffalo Bills, from surfing on carts to breakdancing coaches!
Check it out -- it's the most hyped you'll ever see a 3-7 team.
Linebackers Willie Gay Jr. and K.J. Britt were pushed around the locker room in laundry carts. There was also dancing. Lots of dancing.
A group of players circled one of their coaches, who busted out some gnarly breakdance moves, including a backspin and a (quick) worm!
Chloe Kim is trading her Red, White and Blue for Orange and Brown -- the Team USA gold medalist cheered on her boyfriend, Myles Garrett, in Cleveland on Sunday ... rocking team merch on the sidelines ahead of the big win!!
The Olympic snowboarder was all smiles way before the Browns easily handled the Miami Dolphins in a 31-6 result ... and while she didn't have on a No. 95 jersey, it's no secret who she was there to see.
As we previously reported, the two superstar athletes made their first public appearance together back in May ... and have been attached at the hip ever since.
Jason Taylor had folks worried the Hall of Famer was caught in a "Coldplay kiss cam" moment when the cameras spotted him with a beautiful woman at "Monday Night Football" ... but the good news?? They're married!!
The Miami Dolphins great was shown on the ESPN broadcast in the fourth quarter of the 27-21 win over the New York Jets ... and at first glance, it looked like the stunning lady was scrambling to get out of the shot -- as if the two weren't supposed to be on national television together.
It turns out it was NOT what it looked like at all ... 'cause 51-year-old Jason and Monica Taylor, 31, have been hubby and wifey since 2020.
9:15 AM PT -- Tyreek Hill just released a video statement from his hospital bed ... thanking his fans and asking for prayers as he gets set for surgery.
The Buffalo Bills improved to 3-0 after defeating the Miami Dolphins 31-21 Thursday night ... but two members of Bills Mafia wanted something more to really make the evening even more memorable -- Ryan Fitzpatrick's chest!!
It all went down during the Prime Video postgame show ... when the folks at Highmark Stadium stuck around to engage with the former Bills quarterback as he was live on air -- with one sign requesting he free the nip.
Look at Richard Sherman’s face after Ryan Fitzpatrick says “now show them your tits”
5:31 PM PT -- Tyreek Hill's attorney is adamant Keeta Vaccaro's claims are false, saying in a statement to TMZ Sports the allegations "are nothing more than an attempt by Ms. Vacarro, her mother and/or her counsel to shake Mr. Hill down."
"These new allegations are further proof that Ms. Vacarro and/or her counsel are set on partaking in a smear campaign in hopes that Mr. Hill will settle and give she and her counsel an unreasonable and unwarranted amount of money," Julius B. Collins said. "Mr. Hill will not be moved by this and awaits his day in Court to present his evidence."
Keeta Vaccaro -- Tyreek Hill's estranged wife -- is now alleging the NFL superstar roughed her up on multiple occasions during their 17-month marriage.
A woman who dialed 911 to report a domestic incident involving Ryan Crow claimed during the emergency call she saw the Miami Dolphins coach "choking" a woman.
The witness told authorities, according to 911 audio obtained by TMZ Sports, she observed Crow and an unidentified woman getting into it at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at around 11:45 PM on Aug. 28.
"A guy started choking his girl outside," the caller said. "And then they went back inside upstairs to the floor and we heard him slam her."
8:56 AM PT -- Police documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, say multiple witnesses saw Ryan Crow get physical with a woman after the two had gotten "into a verbal argument about past relationships."
One witness, the docs state, said Crow had his arms around the woman "as if he was going to perform a takedown." The witness added Crow "was whispering things into her ear" and the woman "looked terrified."
A second witness stated Crow also threw "slaps" and tried to "grapple" with the woman during the dispute.
The docs state Crow "removed himself from the situation and began to head up to his apartment" after he "noticed people were watching."
Miami Dolphins assistant coach Ryan Crow was arrested on Friday morning, TMZ Sports has confirmed.