Tua Tagovailoa’s 2025 season has been heavy, demanding, and filled with pressure from every direction. The Miami Dolphins entered the year with expectations of competing deep into the playoffs, but the results have been far from ideal.
Miami’s offense has struggled to find consistency, turnovers have piled up, and discipline issues within the locker room have become a recurring storyline. For Tua, the frustration has been visible.
His passing numbers are down from previous years, the big-play moments that once defined this offense have dried up, and every loss has increased the scrutiny on his future with the franchise. So, when the Dolphins hit their bye week, Tua and his wife, Anna, took advantage of the short break to unwind.
Anna recently reposted a photo originally shared by Brooke Miranda, the fiancée of Dolphins linebacker Quinton Bell.
“The most perfect bye week in literal paradise,” she captioned the PICTURE on her Instagram story.
Anna’s repost highlighted the close relationships within the Dolphins’ circle, especially among the players’ partners. Despite the team’s struggles on the field, the bond off the field remains strong.
This “perfect bye week” escape offered Tua a brief moment to step away from the noise. It gave him space before re-entering a season in which every game now feels decisive. With the Dolphins fighting to stay competitive in the AFC, the quarterback knows the second half of the year could define not just Miami’s direction, but also his long-term standing with the franchise.
Tua Tagovailoa Revealed the Problems in the Miami Organization
While the bye week getaway showed a lighter side of the Dolphins’ world, Tua has not avoided the hard conversations. In fact, he has been unusually candid about the issues plaguing the team. In October, after one of the toughest stretches of the season, Tua spoke openly about the Dolphins’ internal problems.
He pointed to a lack of discipline and accountability, suggesting the issues ran deeper than just game-day mistakes. According to Tua, several players have not been meeting the expectations of a professional locker room.
“I think it starts with the leadership and helping articulate that for the guys and then what we’re expecting out of the guys,” he SAID. “We have guys showing up to players-only meetings late, guys not showing up to players-only meetings.”
Tua Tagovailoa tells reporters that Dolphins players have been late and/or skipping players-only meetings in recent weeks.
Eye-opening example of problems with 1-5 Miami Dolphins. Tua begins answer: “it starts with the leadership.” (H/T @MiamiDolphins). pic.twitter.com/qVbFLVLxAT
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 12, 2025
Tua emphasized that the standard must start at the top. He mentioned that leadership, including himself, has to communicate expectations more clearly and make sure players understand what the team demands from them.
He explained that the Dolphins can’t afford to be casual about preparation. As the Dolphins return from their bye and head into a crucial stretch, Tua’s message hangs over the team.
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