Tua Tagovailoa issues emotional apology to Dolphins after controversial comments
After the Miami Dolphins’ recent loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa made some controversial comments that he’s now apologized for.
The Miami Dolphins are 1-5 after their most recent loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last week. After the loss, a frustrated Tua Tagovailoa made some comments that caused controversy.
After the defeat, Tua had criticized the Dolphins’ locker room culture, remarks that many saw as crossing a line. The comments quickly went viral and sparked backlash from analysts and former players alike, who accused him of airing internal issues publicly.
“I think it starts with the leadership in helping articulate that for the guys and then what we’re expecting out of the guys,” Tua said after the game. “We’re expecting this. Are we getting that? Are we not getting that? We have guys showing up to players-only meetings late, guys not showing up to players-only meetings. There’s a lot that goes into that. Do we have to make this mandatory? Do we not have to make this mandatory? It’s a lot of things of that nature that we’ve got to get cleaned up, and it starts with little things like that.”
Tua Tagovailoa is that friend that you can’t say anything to because you know he’s gonna share your business with everyone he knows. pic.twitter.com/UAaKwKPkAF
— Justin Valentine 🎙️ (@JVAroundTheRing) October 13, 2025
Tua Tagovailoa breaks silence with heartfelt apology
Three days later, Tagovailoa admitted he made a mistake, saying his frustration got the better of him. He emphasized accountability and expressed his desire to move forward, focusing on helping Miami recover from its 1-5 start.
“I made a mistake. I’m owning up to that right now,” he said. “I’ve talked to the guys on the team about it. I’ve talked to the leaders about it. They know my heart. They know that the intent was right, but, no matter the intent, when things get misconstrued, that leaves a void of silence and a lot of questions for the guys on our team.”
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa apologizes for his comments after Sunday’s game:
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) October 15, 2025
“I made a mistake … We talk a lot about ‘we gotta get this going,’ come in excited for work and forget about the noise — and I feel like I just added on to that for our guys.” pic.twitter.com/lmQsZY0vFU
The apology marks an important moment for Tua’s leadership, as the struggling Dolphins look to repair locker room chemistry and regain focus heading into their upcoming matchup against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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