Back to the Miami Dolphins Newsfeed

Tua Tagovailoa handles benching like a veteran leader should

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 22: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins rolls out of the pocket during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 22, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Brian Flores pulled Tua Tagovailoa late in the game for Ryan Fitzpatrick but there is no controversy.

Tua Tagovailoa got his first professional loss on Sunday and to add a little extra whip cream to the pie thrown his face, Flores benched him late in the game.

There are moments in an NFL career that stand out and maybe when all is said and done, this was a moment that will resonate with him.