Overview
- Promoted from senior passing game coordinator, Slowik said the offense will keep the same foundations and lean into a physical, run-first approach.
- Slowik praised Tagovailoa’s professionalism after his late-season benching and said the quarterback can absolutely bounce back from a difficult 2025.
- Miami remains in the early phase of evaluating the position and intends to add competition at quarterback, with no decisions disclosed on 2026 plans.
- Hackett, previously expected to join the Dolphins as quarterbacks coach, is now expected to be the Cardinals’ offensive coordinator, creating a vacancy on Miami’s staff.
- Tagovailoa’s contract includes $54 million guaranteed in 2026, a factor repeatedly cited as complicating any trade or roster move during the offseason.