Tua Tagovailoa is turning heads at Dolphins camp with standout performances that are earning him repeat honors-and raising hopes for the season ahead.
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Things are heating up in Miami Gardens-and we’re not just talking about the summer sun. As the Dolphins enter the second week of training camp, one familiar figure stood out amid the sweat and grind: quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, dressed in the coveted orange practice jersey once again.
In Dolphins camp tradition, that orange jersey isn’t just a loud fashion statement-it’s an honor. It goes to the standout performer from the previous practice.
And today, it was Tagovailoa wearing it for a second time this offseason, making him the first Miami player to double up on orange honors so far in 2025. The first came back during OTAs, and now he’s doing it again when the pads are on and the real work begins.
If you’ve been following along, this latest recognition won’t come as a surprise. Those on hand for today’s session say Tagovailoa looked dialed in.
Crisp footwork, decisive releases, and that timing with his top targets-Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle-was on full display. Long touchdowns.
Deep balls. Tight-window throws.
It felt like vintage Tua from 2022 and 2023, back when the Dolphins’ offense struck fear into defenses every Sunday.
Now, before we start penciling Miami into the AFC title picture, there’s that familiar “if” hanging over the quarterback room-can Tua stay healthy? His injury history is well-documented, and year after year that question shadows any discussion about the team’s ceiling. But when he’s upright and hitting his rhythm, as he clearly is right now in camp, this offense feels dangerous again-explosive in the way that once made the Dolphins one of the most watchable teams in football.
The 2024 season might have left some fans feeling underwhelmed, but early signs from this camp suggest Miami could be gearing up for a rebound. If Tua keeps stacking practices like these, and the chemistry with Hill and Waddle keeps clicking, the Dolphins may be poised to recapture the magic that defined their recent high-powered stretches.
For now, the orange jersey says it all: Miami’s QB1 is making his presence felt.