THE Miami Dolphins have been tipped to trade for a top NFL Draft pick who has flopped so far in his career.
The AFC East team are struggling so far during the 2024-25 NFL season, falling to a 2-3 record.
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Tua Tagovailoa may have to retire from the NFL after four concussion injuriesCredit: AP
They have had to contend with a number of on the field issues, injuries and problems away from the game.
The Dolphins have also had to struggle with their superstar quarterback Tua Tagovailoa being out.
The 26-year-old suffered the fourth concussion of his career against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.
Has was placed on injured reserve ever since, with no confirmed return date in sight.
There have been calls for the QB to even retire from worried fans and analysts.
He only signed a $212 million, four year contract, over the summer, in a huge investment.
The Dolphins were confident backup QB Tyler Huntley would be able to fill in his spot.
But he has not lived up to expectation, guiding his team to a narrow 15-10 win over the New England Patriots.
They are now entering their NFL bye week, which gives the 26-year-old time to become more familiar with their playbook.
It also gives Tua breathing room to recover from his concussion, if he is able to return this season.
But the Dolphins have now been tipped to make a move for another player in the quarterback position.
Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports has suggested they make a move for Dallas Cowboys star Trey Lance.
The backup QB is a former No3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
He was booted out of the Bay Area, having played his rookie season behind Jimmy Garoppolo.
Lance got the starting spot in his second year, but his season ended due to a broken ankle in Week 2.
Garoppolo then came back, got injured again, but was replaced by Brock Purdy, who has impressed ever since.
Lance was then traded to the Cowboys for a fourth-round pick.
He is in the final year of his $34 million rookie contract, with a base salary of just $1m a year.
And the 24-year-old could be a cheap option for the Dolphins and head coach Mike McDaniel.
“Tua Tagovailoa may return, but it feels irresponsible to trust he’ll stay upright and/or safe,” Benjamin said.
“Coach Mike McDaniel was with the San Francisco 49ers when the dynamic but unpolished Lance was drafted high.”
The NFL trade deadline is on November 5, with around four weeks left to get deals across the line.
Lance has managed 797 passing yards, 5 touchdown and 3 interceptions during his NFL career.
The Dolphins had a dreadful start to the year, being blown out by the Tennessee Titans.
The same happened against the Bills, and they were also hammered by the Seattle Seahawks.
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Trey Lance has been tipped to join the Dolphins as a cheap option at quarterback