With a massive new contract, high-profile endorsements, and a growing philanthropic presence, Tua Tagovailoa is building more than just a career in Miami.
IMAGE: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) speaks to reporters after practicing during mandatory minicamp at Hard Rock Stadium. / Sam Navarro / Imagn Images
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Tua Tagovailoa has come a long way since being drafted fifth overall in 2020. Now firmly entrenched as the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, he’s not just leading huddles-he’s leading the financial charts, too. With a massive contract extension under his belt and a growing list of endorsement deals, Tagovailoa has built a business portfolio that mirrors his on-field poise.
Let’s break down just how far Tua’s star has risen, both on and off the field.
Contract Breakdown: Big Payday in Miami
Tagovailoa’s financial leap came in the form of a four-year, $212.4 million extension with the Dolphins. That’s an average annual salary of $53.1 million-a number that, while currently the sixth-highest in the league, ranked third at the time he signed it.
The deal includes over $167 million in guaranteed money, with $93 million guaranteed at signing and a hefty $42 million signing bonus. The contract runs through the 2028 season and includes two void years at the end, which gives Miami some long-term cap flexibility.
This isn’t just a reward for past performance-it’s a statement of belief in Tua as the franchise cornerstone. And he knows what that means.
“I’m the highest-paid employee in this office,” Tagovailoa said after signing. “I got to get my whatever together. I got to get that right and get our guys moving in the direction that we need to go to be able to do those things.”
That’s a quarterback who understands leadership isn’t just about the stat sheet-it’s about responsibility.
Career Earnings: Still Early Days, But Already Stacking Millions
Through the 2025 season, Tagovailoa will have pulled in roughly $73.5 million in career earnings, according to Spotrac. That includes his rookie deal-a four-year, $30 million contract signed in 2020 with a fifth-year option-and his new extension.
Considering quarterbacks often play well into their 30s, Tua’s financial story is just getting started. But even now, his reported net worth sits at $30 million. That’s a strong foundation, and his off-field ventures are only adding to it.
Endorsements: From the Gridiron to the Brand Game
Tua’s appeal goes beyond the Dolphins’ fanbase. He’s become a recognizable name in the endorsement world, partnering with a wide range of companies that run the gamut from sportswear to finance to tech. His list includes:
- Adidas
- Bose
- Electronic Arts
- First Horizon
- Gillette
- Muscle Milk
- Paramount
- Perry Ellis
- Rocket Companies
- Subway
- USAA
- Visa
In 2024, Tagovailoa teamed up with Perry Ellis to launch his own clothing line, inspired by his Polynesian heritage. For Tua, the project wasn’t just another endorsement-it was personal.
“For me, I didn’t grow up with a background of having clothes,” he shared. “Clothes were a big thing to have-Gucci and those other big-name clothes out there-and so I thought it was super cool that I was given the opportunity to have my own clothing line. Anything that’s yours is super cool.”
He’s also been a regular face in Muscle Milk commercials, and even made a splash in Paramount+’s high-profile Super Bowl ad ahead of Super Bowl 58. It’s clear brands see Tua not just as a quarterback, but as a household name.
Giving Back: The Tua Foundation
While the paychecks and partnerships are impressive, what’s even more telling is how Tagovailoa has chosen to use his platform. In 2021, he helped launch the Tua Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth programs, health and wellness, and other charitable causes.
The foundation has made a tangible impact, including the unveiling of the Tua Foundation Field at Pinecrest Elementary in August 2024. The event was a celebration, complete with singing, ukuleles, and cheerleading-everything you’d expect from a Tua-style community moment.
The foundation also hosts annual Luaus to raise funds and has collaborated with organizations like the Nick’s Kids Foundation, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami.
Tua’s motivation? His growing family has shifted his perspective.
“I sort of had a newfound perspective on life, having my own kids and being able to give back,” he said. “Giving back to the kids, though-those kids are the future generation.
They’re the future of this world here. Those guys are going to make this world go round.
And so, for me, that’s my heart. My heart is giving.
I think that’s also my love language.”
Life Off the Field
In July 2025, Tagovailoa sold his home in Broward County, Florida, for $2.6 million after initially listing it at $3 million. The property, which he purchased in 2020, featured five bedrooms and stretched across a sprawling 5,000-acre lot. While it’s unclear where he relocated, Tua continues to split his offseason between Hawaii, where he was raised, and Alabama, where his college legend was born.
Tua Tagovailoa is more than just a quarterback-he’s a leader, a philanthropist, and a savvy businessman. With his prime years still ahead of him, he’s not just building a legacy on the field-he’s shaping one off it, too. And if his current trajectory is any indication, the best may still be yet to come.