New Orleans Saints Set to Sign Tua Tagovailoa in Blockbuster Offseason Deal
October 20, 2025 | New Orleans, LAโ In a stunning turn of events that’s sending shockwaves through the NFL, league sources have confirmed that the New Orleans Saints are poised to sign Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when free agency opens next spring.
The move, rumored for weeks but now all but official, signals a bold new era for the Saints, who have struggled to find consistent quarterback play since the retirement of future Hall of Famer Drew Brees in 2021. According to sources close to the negotiations, the Saints are prepared to offer Tagovailoa a five-year deal worth up to $215 million, with $140 million guaranteed.
“A Fresh Start in the Big Easy”
After an up-and-down 2024 season with Miami that saw the Dolphins finish 9-8 and miss the playoffs, questions swirled about Tuaโs long-term future in South Florida. Despite flashes of brilliance and one of the leagueโs highest completion percentages, injuries and offensive inconsistencies plagued the former Alabama starโs tenure in Miami.
The Saints, meanwhile, have cycled through a carousel of quarterbacks since Breesโ departure, including Jameis Winston, Derek Carr, and most recently rookie Blake Simmons, who showed promise but is considered a longer-term project.
โThis is more than just a splashy signing,โ one NFC South scout told *Gridiron Report*. โItโs a calculated pivot by the Saints to become contenders againโand Tua, when healthy, has proven he can lead an elite offense.โ
Saintsโ Offense Reimagined
Pairing Tua with rising star wide receiver Chris Olave, versatile weapon Rashid Shaheed, and running back Alvin Kamara has Saints fans salivating over the possibilities.
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, brought in last year, is expected to tailor a West Coast-style system that maximizes Tuaโs quick release and decision-making.
โPeople forget how accurate he is,โ said former NFL QB Kurt Warner. โIn the right system, with the right protection, Tua can be deadly efficient. This move makes the Saints instantly more dangerous.โ
Rebirth of a Franchise
Saints GM Mickey Loomis has remained tight-lipped, but insiders suggest the front office had been eyeing Tagovailoa since midseason. The team reportedly began clearing cap space in September, restructuring contracts to accommodate a major quarterback acquisition.
Though the deal wonโt be official until the new league year in March 2026, fans are already dreaming of Superdome Sundays filled with pinpoint passes and playoff aspirations.
Tua has yet to make a public statement, but a source close to the quarterback said heโs โexcited for a new chapter and ready to embrace the culture and passion of New Orleans.โ
Only time will tell if this high-stakes move pays offโbut one thingโs for sure: the Saints just turned the NFC South into must-watch football again.