The Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals are actively seeking trade partners for their starting quarterbacks as both franchises navigate new coaching regimes. Miami wants to move on from Tua Tagovailoa while Arizona hopes to find a suitor for Kyler Murray, though significant financial obstacles complicate potential deals. Both teams are expected to be active in the quarterback market.

Tagovailoa's massive contract extension signed in July 2024 creates a $99 million dead money hit if released, making a trade more appealing despite the financial challenges. The Dolphins are reportedly willing to pay down part of his $212.1 million deal to facilitate a trade. Murray's situation is slightly more manageable, with a $17.9 million dead money hit if traded versus $54.7 million if released before June 1.

Tagovailoa's benching in the final three games of last season signaled Miami's desire for change after his career-high 15 interceptions and eight games under 200 passing yards. The 28-year-old has suggested he's open to a fresh start. Murray, also 28, played just five games last season due to injury but has only reached the playoffs once in seven seasons since being drafted first overall in 2019.

Several teams could enter the quarterback market including the Jets, Falcons, Browns, Steelers, and Vikings. The Dolphins and Cardinals face a delicate balancing act between moving on from their current starters and finding trade partners willing to absorb the substantial financial commitments attached to both quarterbacks.