The Miami Dolphins aren’t thinking about doing anything dramatic like finding a way to trade for a big name like Russell Wilson while Tua Tagovailoa continues to be sidelined.

While the idea of ​​a blockbuster trade may sound enticing to fans, the organization is handling the situation in a much more measured manner.

According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, Tagovailoa’s ambitions to play again this season play a big role:

“While the Dolphins are making plans for at least the next three weeks at quarterback without Tua Tagovailoa (IR, concussion), a trade for a passer seems unlikely at this point. A source said Miami is “not particularly interested in it at this time.” Keep in mind that all signs point to Tagovailoa wanting to play again this season, and he is eligible to play as early as Week 7. Making a flashy move for a quarterback that potentially disrupts Tagovailoa and the team’s relaxed schedule and plans carries risks. ”

Of course, there are plenty of other reasons why the Dolphins aren’t planning a big deal. One of the problems is the slow 1-2 start, which raises many questions within the team, such as whether head coach Mike McDaniel should give up his duties as game manager.

There’s also a slim hope that switching to Tyler Huntley at quarterback in place of Skylar Thomson can provide a boost to the offense.

Other important factors at play are more traditional, such as the sheer cost of adding another quarterback. Aside from giving away picks and players in a deal, Tagovailoa has a massive contract and the Dolphins currently expect to have about $4.2 million in free cap space in 2025.

Until the Dolphins learn something more concrete about Tagovailoa’s future and the team actually stays in contention and doesn’t collapse further, there won’t be any big deals.

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