{"id":157369,"date":"2026-02-27T07:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=157369"},"modified":"2026-02-27T07:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:56:14","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-breaking-they-got-99-problems-cam-newton-warns-tua-tagovailoa-is-now-the-dolphins-top-concern-after-dumping-star-tyreek-hill-sending-shockwaves-thro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=157369","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING \u2014 \u201cTHEY GOT 99 PROBLEMS\u201d: CAM NEWTON WARNS TUA TAGOVAILOA IS NOW THE DOLPHINS\u2019 TOP CONCERN AFTER DUMPING STAR TYREEK HILL, sending shockwaves through Miami as the former MVP says the franchise&#8217;s future now hinges on their quarterback\u2019s ability to step up in the wake of Hill\u2019s departure. The pressure is on, and the stakes have never been higher. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cam Newton\u00a0opened up\u00a0about what he sees as big trouble ahead for Tua Tagovailoa now that the Miami Dolphins have let Tyreek Hill go. The team cut Hill earlier this month in February 2026 to free up salary cap room under their new general manager and coaching staff.<\/p>\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_1\" class=\"\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/USATSI_27635752_168422142_lowres-1.jpg\" alt=\"ESPN's First Take cast of Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette, Cam Newton and Ryan Clark during the live show at Bethune-Cookman University during the show\u2019s HBCU fall tour, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"583\" \/><em>ESPN\u2019s First Take cast of Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette, Cam Newton and Ryan Clark during the live show at Bethune-Cookman University during the show\u2019s HBCU fall tour, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hill had been a huge part of Miami\u2019s passing game since he arrived in 2022. He led the league with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 2023. A bad knee injury in 2025 sidelined him after just four games and the release cleared roughly $22.9 million in cap space for the Dolphins.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ql-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SYqXGJA7ymo\" width=\"696\" height=\"391\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_2\" class=\"\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Newton talked about it on his podcast and in a few other spots. He\u00a0cracked\u00a0that the Dolphins have \u201c99 problems\u201d right now, and he put Tua right at the top of the list, especially with that massive contract. Tua\u2019s deal from 2024 still carries a huge cap number for 2026, something like $56 million with $54 million guaranteed.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tua Tagovailoa under scrutiny as Cam Newton weighs in on Dolphins\u2019 direction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Newton basically said the money tied up in Tua makes it really hard for Miami to move on from him, even if they wanted to. He hinted that the quarterback might be the next big name to leave as the team tries to rebuild.<\/p>\n<p>He also questioned whether Hill would return at the same speed he was known for, joking that he might not be the old \u201cCheetah\u201d anymore and might end up moving like \u201cGarfield.\u201d Newton even floated the idea of Hill reuniting with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played before joining Miami.<\/p>\n<p>The Dolphins also released other veterans like edge rusher Bradley Chubb as part of the same cap-clearing moves. New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley are clearly trying to reshape the roster after a rough 2025 season that ended with Tua getting benched late in the year.<\/p>\n<p>Tua has dealt with plenty of questions about his performance and leadership lately. Newton has been critical of him in the past, saying he misses the sharp, focused version from his Alabama days. Tua has pushed back before, telling critics he puts in the work and that it\u2019s easy to judge from the outside.<\/p>\n<p>Losing Hill takes away the deep speed threat that opened up the field for Tua. Now he\u2019ll have to adjust with guys like Jaylen Waddle and whoever else is in the mix. Some reports say the Dolphins are at least open to trading Tua or bringing in veteran backups like Jimmy Garoppolo or Malik Willis.<\/p>\n<p>Newton\u2019s take puts a spotlight on how uncertain things look for Tua in Miami right now. The team hasn\u2019t come out and said they\u2019re definitely keeping him for 2026. With the big salary and the roster reset going on, any decision gets complicated fast.<\/p>\n<p>Fans keep watching to see what the Dolphins do next at quarterback. Newton isn\u2019t holding back his opinion as the situation plays out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cam Newton\u00a0opened up\u00a0about what he sees as big trouble ahead for Tua Tagovailoa now that the Miami Dolphins have let Tyreek Hill go. 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