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NFL fans are teeing off on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa over his bizarre move on the sidelines in Monday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Dolphins’ remaining playoff hopes were dashed with a humiliating 28-15 loss to the Steelers on ‘Monday Night Football.’ The game wasn’t as competitive as the final score might indicate, either.
Miami needed two garbage-time touchdowns in the fourth quarter to close the gap. Tua Tagovailoa had another tough game in cold conditions with 22 completions for 253 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, per ESPN.
With the game practically over, cameras showed Tagovailoa laughing on the sidelines. Of course, this didn’t sit well with fans who wanted him to take a frustrating loss more seriously:
Tua Tagovailoa's team was getting eliminated and he's laughing like he already cleaned out his locker. Season on the line and Tua’s vibes were “at least I get my checks.”
It’s a wild image, honestly. A guy with a pea-shooter arm who folds in the cold, season slipping away—and… pic.twitter.com/aKpPn0tnXV
— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) December 16, 2025
Social media called out Tua Tagovailoa after this shot went viral:
“This is an awful look for Tua,” wrote ML Football.
TRENDING: #Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is under heavy pressure CRITICISM from fans for laughing while Miami was getting crushed.
😬😬😬
Tagovailoa signed a 4-year, $212.4 million contract with Miami.
This is an awful look for Tua.
pic.twitter.com/DpfPorgA87— MLFootball (@MLFootball) December 16, 2025
“People actually compared this dude to Herbert 😂😂😂,” a user wrote.
People actually compared this dude to Herbert 😂😂😂
— JH (@Jh619SD) December 16, 2025
“McDaniels has lost that locker room. They quit last night. Minimal effort all around. Even Aikman saw it,” wrote another.
McDaniels has lost that locker room. They quit last night. Minimal effort all around. Even Aikman saw it.
— R P (@XRPfaithful) December 17, 2025
“He’s laughing all the way to the bank,” said a user.
He’s laughing all the way to the bank
— JP (@JPBrogan) December 17, 2025
“Because he doesn’t care anymore,” another commented.
Because he doesn’t care anymore
— De’Von Achane Lover (@x_howardlover) December 16, 2025
“😂 Sounds like the perfect leader to be the face of the franchise!” one fan said.
😂 Sounds like the perfect leader to be the face of the franchise!
— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) December 16, 2025
The Dolphins’ season essentially ended when they lost All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill for the year with a gruesome knee injury in Week 4 against the New York Jets. Tagovailoa has struggled mightily without his go-to player, throwing 20 touchdowns against a league-leading 15 interceptions.
In the 2024 offseason, the Dolphins handed Tagovailoa a lucrative four-year contract extension worth $212.4 million. Since signing that deal, he’s gone 12-13...
