Contracts,
Entertainment & Sports
Apr. 7, 2023
The Tua contract was about more than his playing abilities
Were the Dolphins locking in Tua because he may have a career ending sickness or injury in the future and the team already purchased career ending disability insurance to reinsure a portion of the extension. Or did the Dolphins lock in the 2024 season at half the contract price of the Giants’ quarterback, Dan Jones’ new extension, or both?
Frank N. Darras
Founding Partner
DarrasLaw
Email: frank@darraslaw.com
Western State Univ COL; Fullerton CA
Tua Tagovailoa, the stellar Miami Dolphin quarterback who has worked through his share of injuries, had his fifth-year option on his rookie contract picked up for $23.2 million for the 2024 season.
With their decision, the Dolphins bought themselves much-needed time on Tua. Some ask, were the Dolphins locking in Tua because if he suffers a career ending sickness or injury, the team has purchased career ending disability insurance to reinsu...
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