(Miami Gardens, FL) - The Dolphins, 0-3 for the preseason, were edged by the Falcons 17-12 with the Fins former QB at the helm for three series.
Wearing his signature #1, Tua Tagovailoa completed 7 of 8 passes for 95 yards including a 60-yard touchdown drive as he tried to earn a starting role for Atlanta.
Tua's return was met with lots of mixed emotions. The reception form Dolfans was chilly due to an acrimonious end to his Miami tenure.
Tagovailoa on being booed by Dolphins fans during his return to Miami: "It is what it is."
Meanwhile, the Fins have found their backup quarterback. The team traded a sixth-round pick in 2028 to the Packers yesterday in exchange for Kyle McCord.
The move comes after Miami sent Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville for the same pick.
With the preseason over, Miami can now concentrate on winning. The squad visits Las Vegas a week from Sunday to kick off the regular season.