The are reportedly going to try and trade quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason. The news comes from , who cautions that nothing is guaranteed given the financial side of such a deal. "The Dolphins would like to explore tradingTua Tagovailoa; ditto for the andKyler Murray-- but it remains unclear whether a deal
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