MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The first touchdown of the Tua Tagovailoa era optimized everything that makes the Miami Dolphins rookie special. Tagovailoa stood in the pocket, identified the blitz and then delivered a slant pass to wide receiver DeVante Parker in tight coverage for six points.
With Tagovailoa's touchdown at the end of the first quarter, the Dolphins tied the game at 7-7 against the Los Angels Rams. A giddy Tagovailoa, who was the Dolphins' first-round pick at No. 5 overall, leaped in celebration with Parker after the score, and then was handed the ball by Dolphins receiver Jakeem Grant, which will certainly go into a safe keeping place.