The Miami Dolphins have yet to sign quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a long-term deal, but they are reportedly planning to use bonuses to protect themselves in case he has a major injury while under contract.
Per ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, a contract advisor said bonuses that reward Tagovailoa while also protecting the team will be in play for his next deal.
"Signing bonus, base salary, workout bonus, per game roster bonuses--that's something [the Dolphins are] going to want to put in the contract," the contract advisor said. "Per game roster bonus is high because of his health--but the agent side will balk at it.