he Miami Dolphins entered the 2024 season brimming with confidence, their depth chart seemingly unshakable. At the helm stood Tua Tagovailoa, fresh off a career-high 4,624 passing yards in 2023, leading the NFL. But in this league, fortune is fickle, and a quarterback’s greatest enemy is always lurking—injuries. By Week 2 of 2024, the first blow landed: a concussion that forced him to the sidelines. Then, just as hope flickered back, another strike came before Week 17—a hip injury, adding to his growing list of setbacks.
The team’s QB1 was quickly pulled off the turf as the NFL concussion protocol demanded. As a result, he missed a few games. But now, the team’s star QB has returned to training, though his involvement in practice remains limited. Off the field, Tua Tagovailoa is enjoying some peaceful family time. He and his wife Annah keep their relationship mostly private, but she recently celebrated a personal milestone.
In a recent Instagram story, Annah Tagovailoa reshared a video showing a beautifully decorated space filled with vibrant balloons. The original post by Brooke Miranda celebrated her 26th birthday on June 11. The caption read, “A Bahamas birthday celebration for our girl!! @annahtagovailoa.” The video gave a glimpse into the cheerful atmosphere set up for her special day.
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Annah received many warm wishes from those closest to her. Brooke Miranda, fiancée of NFL player Quinton Bell, posted a touching tribute. She shared a collage of sweet moments, including photos of Annah with her children. “Happy birthday to the girl God knew I needed,” Brooke wrote. Her words showed how deeply valued Annah is by her circle and the joy she brings to their lives. While Annah celebrates her birthday, it is her husband, Tua, who is headed towards a new chapter of life in the 2025 season.
Tua Tagovailoa shifts his mindset
Trade rumors have been swirling around the franchise as the team faces tough questions about its injury-prone QB1. With several setbacks over the years, the quarterback has now missed nearly an entire NFL season’s worth of games. For someone playing the most valuable position in football and earning top-tier money, that trend simply cannot continue. The stakes are high, and the pressure is mounting.
At the Dolphins’ mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, Tua Tagovailoa addressed reporters for the first time since January. He spoke about the hip injury that cut his season short in Week 17. Tagovailoa said the injury began to “feel a little better” by February. He added that it should not be an issue going forward, so long as he takes better care of himself during games.
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier had voiced his concerns earlier this year. In January, Grier acknowledged that some of Tagovailoa’s past injuries were out of his hands. Still, he made one thing clear: “He needs to be available,” Grier said. “Taking chances and risk is unacceptable to us.”
