Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa will not try to force the Miami Dolphins' hand by holding out until he gets a new contract.

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill told reporters Tagovailoa arrived to camp Tuesday and is in "great spirits" despite prolonged contract talks.

"He's very excited to be back in the building with the rest of the guys… still going through his business here even without a contract," Hill said.

It's unclear if Tagovailoa will actually participate in workouts or if he will be a "hold in," which has become an increasingly popular practice in recent years. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is not participating in their training camp while the two sides hammer out a new deal.

Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards (4,624) last season while throwing for 29 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. He completed a career-high 69.3 percent of his passes and made his first Pro Bowl team a year after leading the NFL in passer rating.

On paper, signing Tagovailoa to a long-term contract extension seems like a no brainer. He's the Dolphins' most productive passer since Dan Marino, and his accuracy makes him a natural fit for coach Mike McDaniel's system.

That said, not everything has gone as smoothly as the overall statistics would make it seem.

The Dolphins went 1-5 last season against playoff opponents, including consecutive losses to the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills that cost them an AFC East championship at the end of the regular season. Tagovailoa struggled mightily in Miami's Wild Card Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing for just 199 yards and a touchdown against an interception.

For his career, Tagovailoa has a record of just 7-14 against winning teams. His overall statistics take a nosedive in those games as well.

There is also concern regarding the Alabama product's health. He suffered a dislocated hip during his final season with the Crimson Tide and had two concussions during the 2022 season with the Dolphins.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the biggest gap between Tagovailoa and the Dolphins comes down to guaranteed money, with the team wanting to safeguard itself against potential injury.

Following the retirement of veteran linebacker Shaq Barrett this past weekend, the Miami Dolphins reportedly bolstered their pass-rushing depth by bringing back a familiar face.

Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reported on Tuesday that the Dolphins are signing edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah. who spent the last four seasons in Miami. ESPN's Adam Schefter added that Ogbah will be receiving a one-year deal worth $5 million.

Ogbah appeared in 15 games for the Dolphins in 2023 as a situational pass-rusher and ranked sixth on the team with five sacks while adding 20 total tackles, two passes defended, an interception and a forced fumble.

An eight-year veteran, Ogbah began his career as a second-round pick in the 2016 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns and recorded a career-high 53 total tackles as a rookie. He spent the 2019 season with the Kansas City Chiefs and was part of the team's Super Bowl LIV victory before joining Miami the following year.

Ogbah appeared to finally reach his full pass-rushing potential upon signing with the Dolphins, as he notched a career-high nine sacks in back-to-back years in 2020 and 2021. Miami rewarded him with a four-year, $65 million contract extension prior to the 2022 season, but a torn triceps limited him to nine games and one sack that year. While he showed flashes of returning to form in 2023, the team released him in February.

The Dolphins had signed Barrett to a one-year deal in March, but he announced on Saturday that he will be stepping away from football.

"I'm ready to shift my full focus to my wife and kids and helping them realize their dreams," Barrett wrote in an Instagram post. "I've been thinking about this for a while and the decision has never been more clear than it is right now."

Bringing back Ogbah is a solid move that provides the Dolphins with a veteran presence ahead of the start of training camp on Tuesday.

The Miami Dolphins are reportedly looking at multiple pass-rushers.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Miami hosted free agents Yannick Ngakoue and Emmanuel Ogbah for tryouts ahead of the start of training camp. The AFC East team could use another effective edge-rusher after Shaquil Barrett announced his retirement Saturday.

That there would be some interest in Ogbah isn't particularly surprising given the familiarity in place.

After all, he played for the Dolphins for the last four seasons and notched a combined 18 sacks in 2020 and 2021. Still, he had just 6.5 total sacks the last two years and was released by the team in February.

Ngakoue is also someone who would be looking to bounce back and resemble an earlier version of himself if he signed with Miami.

He was a Pro Bowler in 2017 with the Jacksonville Jaguars with 12 sacks and a league-best six forced fumbles. He also finished with at least eight sacks in each of his first seven seasons in the league, which saw him suit up for the Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts.

However, he did not live up to expectations last season with the Chicago Bears and posted a career-worst four sacks in 13 games.

The 29-year-old remains unsigned well into the offseason, although he could provide proven depth for the Dolphins or any other interested team heading into the season.

Still, this wasn't the plan for Miami considering it signed Barrett this offseason with the hope he would bolster the pass rush.

The two-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion led the NFL with 19.5 sacks in 2019 as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was a headline addition even if he hasn't been that effective in recent years.

Yet he chose to retire with the season approaching, which has sent the Dolphins looking for late free-agent additions.

The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa are reportedly not as close on an extension as the Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love.

"I don't think they're as far along right now as the Packers and Jordan Love, obviously. I think both sides would like to get it done," ESPN's Adam Schefter said Monday on the Pat McAfee Show. "The Dolphins have been very open about the fact Tua is their guy into the future, but the question is, what is the number?"

Schefter noted the biggest gap between the Dolphins and Tagovailoa may come down to guaranteed money. The Alabama product has suffered a number of injuries in recent years, starting with a dislocated hip in his final season with the Crimson Tide. He also considered retirement after suffering two concussions during the 2022 season.

While Tagovailoa was able to stay healthy throughout the 2023 campaign, the Dolphins may want safeguards in his extension.

There are also concerns—whether internal or from the outside—regarding Tagovailoa's ability to compete against elite competition. Miami went 1-5 against playoff teams during the 2023 regular season and struggled mightily in a Wild Card Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Dolphins have scuffled to close the regular season for two straight years as well.

It's hard to fathom a scenario where Miami could realistically acquire a quarterback that fits better within its current championship window, but Tagovailoa has noticeable limitations with his deep ball and ability to make plays out of scheme.

When investing upwards of $50 million per season, it's fair for the front office to have those questions. That said, Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards last season and has a better statistical profile than Trevor Lawrence and Kyler Murray and is on par with Jared Goff. All three of those quarterbacks landed life-changing contracts in recent offseasons.

The Miami Dolphins are bringing in edge-rusher Emmanuel Ogbah in for a workout Monday, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.

Miami is suddenly thin at the position after Shaq Barrett announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday

Ogbah would be a natural replacement after having spent the past four years in South Florida.

The 30-year-old's usage and production did tail off, though, after he posted nine sacks in each of his first two campaigns with the Dolphins. In 15 games in 2023, he had 5.5 sacks but was on the field for just 25 percent of their defensive snaps, per Pro Football Reference.

There's a reason the team released Ogbah in the first place and that he has since remained unsigned.

Teams are always left with few options this late into the offseason when they need to make any additions to the roster, and Miami isn't in a position to where it can be too selective. It placed linebackers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips on the active/physically unable to perform list earlier this week.

A reunion with Ogbah would fortify the Dolphins' ranks in the front seven and he's about as good as they're gonna find between now and the regular season.

Linebacker Shaq Barrett, a two-time Super Bowl champion who led the NFL with 19.5 sacks in 2019, has announced his retirement.

Following Barrett's announcement, the Bucs congratulated him on a great career, calling him an "all-time Buccaneer."

Barrett enjoyed a 10-year career with the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who released the two-time Pro Bowler on March 13. Five days later, Barrett signed a new deal with the Miami Dolphins.

However, Barrett has decided to spend his full focus on his wife and children, ending one of the better careers for an undrafted player in NFL history.

Barrett starred at Colorado State and earned Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2013 after amassing 12 sacks. However, he didn't get drafted, instead landing with the Broncos as a UDFA.

Barrett started on the practice squad but got a midseason promotion to the 53-man roster in 2014. He did not see any playing time, but that changed in 2015 when he had 50 tackles and 5.5 sacks for the Super Bowl champions.

For the remainder of his Broncos career, Barrett was a rotational pass-rusher who never became a full-time starter. Tampa Bay saw potential in him, though, and signed the ex-CSU star to a one-year, $4 million contract.

Needless to say, this was a wise move for Tampa Bay. Barrett flourished with the Bucs, with 58 tackles and the NFL-high 19.5 sacks in 2019. He also forced six fumbles.

Tampa Bay kept Barrett on the franchise tag the next year before inking him to a four-year, $72 million extension in 2021.

Barrett starred for the Bucs in the 2020 playoffs with four sacks and nine tackles en route to the team's Super Bowl title. He ultimately finished his career with 400 tackles and 59 sacks.

Veteran running back Kenyan Drake has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons.

Drake announced his retirement in a post on Instagram:

NFL insider Josina Anderson later confirmed Drake's retirement. The running back told her that he is "at peace with the decision."

"Yes it is. It felt like the right time," Drake said. "I love the game, but I don't love the business. I'm at peace with the decision. I'm healthy and ready to start the next chapter of my life."

Drake played for the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and more.

Drake was a third-round draft pick in 2016 out of Alabama, selected by the Dolphins. During his time with Miami, Drake was a part of the Miami Miracle, one of the most miraculous plays in recent NFL history.

He played for Miami from 2016 until 2019, when he was traded to the Cardinals. The best season of his career came in Arizona in 2020, when he totaled 955 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, both career highs.

After the breakout season with the Cardinals, Drake never managed to find much success, rushing for less than 500 yards in his remaining years in the league. After a one-year stint with the Raiders, he joined the Ravens in 2022 before joining the Indianapolis Colts as a member of the practice squad to start the 2023 season.

He returned to Baltimore briefly before joining the Cleveland Browns practice squad. He ended his final season in the NFL with the Packers.

Neither Odell Beckham Jr. nor Nike were awarded damages after filing concurrent breach of contract lawsuits against the other party, Demi Lawrence reported for Portland Business Journal.

Beckham sued Nike in 2022 after being withheld royalties, which he claimed was a breach of contract. He was seeking $862,000 in damages, Lawrence reported.

Nike countersued for between $7 million and $15 million, according to Lawrence. The apparel brand claimed that Beckham breached his contract by customizing his gloves in ways that covered the Nike logo and by sharing details of the contract.

A circuit court jury in Oregon's Multnomah County on Thursday ruled that Nike did not breach contract with Beckham by withholding royalties, and that Beckham did not breach contract by customizing his gloves or sharing details of the contract, Lawrence reported.

Both Beckham and Nike responded to the jury's decision. Beckham wrote on his Instagram that "justice was served," while the apparel brand stated the company "complied with its commitments."

The legal conflict involved a 2017 endorsement deal Nike signed with Beckham after using first right of refusal to match an offer from Adidas. The contract was worth $47 million, Lawrence previously reported.

Beckham's lawyers claimed in court that Nike only began penalizing Beckham for glove violations ahead of his scheduled contract renewal in 2022, and that the brand allegedly offered to pay him the withheld royalties if he agreed to a "heavily reduced" contract, per Lawrence.

Nike then argued that Beckham's customizations had interfered with its ability to market its brand and that texts sent by Beckham and his team appeared to show them sending "confidential" contract terms to news outlets, Lawrence reported.

The jury deliberated for "a few hours" before deciding to award no damages to either side, according to Lawrence.

Both sides can now appeal the jury's decision, Michael McCann reported for Sportico. Beckham also claimed $20 million in additional damages that were dismissed by the jury on a motion for summary judgment and are now on appeal, Lawrence reported.

Tyreek Hill could have a career on the basketball court waiting for him after he retires from football.

The Miami Dolphins star wide receiver recently attended a training camp with the Harlem Globetrotters, showcasing his basketball skills for the world-renowned group. In the video released to his YouTube channel, Hill goes through some drills and games and even attempts to dunk.

While the Globetrotters mostly consist of athletes who have a background in basketball, Hill boasts plenty of athleticism and could be fit for the team once he retires.

Hill won't get to tour with the Harlem Globetrotters this season as he'll look to lead the Dolphins to success and instead will be limited to enjoying their shows from the sidelines.

Hill is coming off one of the best seasons of his career when he led the league in both receiving yards with 1,799 and touchdowns with 13. He also had the second-most receptions in the NFL with 119.

He and the Dolphins had a successful 11-6 season, but fell short in the playoffs against the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild-card round. This year, Hill will look to continue his success while helping Miami get over the hump and potentially compete for a Super Bowl.

Miami Dolphins star Jalen Ramsey has arguably been the best cornerback of the past decade, but some around the league have reportedly been questioning his commitment level.

In the annual top-10 poll conducted by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Ramsey was voted as the No. 5 cornerback in the NFL, down from his No. 3 spot entering the 2023 season. One personnel director succinctly described the 29-year-old as "outstanding when he wants to be."

Ramsey has been selected to each of the last seven Pro Bowls. He was limited to 10 games in 2023 due to a torn meniscus, but he still recorded three interceptions and held quarterbacks to a 66.2 passer rating, 269 yards and two touchdowns when targeting him.

However, Fowler noted that Ramsey's "rep the past few years is that he's not always motivated to dominate."

A veteran offensive coach assessed Ramsey by saying, "He might be declining a little at this stage, but he can still impose his will on a game."

The Dolphins will need Ramsey to be at his best if they hope to contend for a spot in the Super Bowl this season.