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NFL Rumors: Execs Would 'Probably Wait' to Extend Tua Tagovailoa's Dolphins Contract

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Even though Tua Tagovailoa's performance to start the season has increased his leverage in future contract talks with the Miami Dolphins, people around the NFL still want to see more from the 25-year-old.

Appearing on SportsCenter, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler noted executives he spoke to said they would "probably wait" before engaging Tagovailoa's camp in extension talks to make sure he stays healthy for an entire season:

"I asked some people around the league because I was curious, what would you do with his contract, because he's in the fourth-year of his deal, he's got the fifth-year option next year.