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Dolphins OC Bobby Slowik Endorses Tua Tagovailoa’s Rebound, Vows Continuity on Offense

An expected staff change sends Nathaniel Hackett to Arizona, leaving Miami to fill its quarterbacks coach role during an early-stage roster review.

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.