Taulia Tagovailoa’s season ended abruptly when he was released by the Houston Gamblers on May 2, 2026. The quarterback suffered an injury during a game against the Columbus Aviators.
Tagovailoa entered the game after starter Nolan Henderson was injured. He completed 53.1% of his pass attempts, throwing for 300 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception on 78 dropbacks.
The Houston Gamblers lost that game to the Aviators 24-17. Following Tagovailoa’s release, the team signed John Rhys Plumlee.
Tagovailoa is known as the brother of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He previously served as a backup quarterback for the Gamblers.
Key statistics from Tagovailoa’s performance:
- 300 passing yards
- 2 touchdowns
- 1 interception
- 53.1% completion percentage
- 78 dropbacks
The injury has caused concern among fans and teammates alike. “Unfortunately, it appears as if Taulia Tagovailoa’s season has come to an end sooner than anticipated,” stated a team representative.
As of midday, no further details about the nature of his injury have been disclosed. The team will likely provide updates in the coming days.
