Tua Tagovailoa is breaking the bank and climbing the elite QB ladder as sneakily as he can. The Miami Dolphins‘ starter bagged a $212.4M contract extension spanning four years, with $93.171 million fully guaranteed at signing. But if you think Tua is the only sought-after Tagovailoa, think again.

His younger brother received a transfer offer that makes Brock Purdy’s 49ers initial deal look like pocket change. And let’s not forget, these brothers have an in-house cheerleader duo–their baby sisters. But what’s the scoop on the lesser-known Tagovailoa siblings? Let’s dive in and find out.

The other Tagovailoa?

What’s common between the Miami Dolphins and the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats? Their QBs. Fresh out of Maryland, Taulia Tagovailoa, Tua’s younger brother, was already making waves as a four-star recruit before joining Alabama as a backup to his brother and Mac Jones under Nick Saban. After moving to Maryland to play under coach Mike Locksley, he revealed he was offered a ‘crazy’ $1.5 million to transfer to an unnamed SEC school. However, after consulting with his seasoned brother, he turned it down. “Maybe if I didn’t have a brother in the NFL or my parents, it’d be a different situation,” he explained.

Despite his potential as a dual-threat QB, Taulia’s mediocre Pro Day performance failed to impress the scouts, and he went undrafted in 2024. However, the Seahawks offered him a lifeline with a tryout for a spot in the big league earlier this year. At 5’10” and 200 lbs, Taulia is considered undersized with less-than-ideal arm strength–a critique his brother Tua has faced as well. But fate had other plans, and now the younger Samoan is taking the field just across the border in the CFL.

Taulia may have a smaller frame, but if he can shine in the CFL, he might get another shot at the NFL. Off the field, the Tagovailoa brothers are doting older siblings to their younger sisters, Taysia and Taylor.

The lesser-known cheerleaders behind Tua Tagovailoa

Tua Tagovailoa’s sisters may keep a low profile compared to their famous brothers. But come game day, you’ll see them transform into the Miami Dolphins’ QB’s top cheerleaders, holding down the fort in the stands. And while their social media presence is either private or sparse, their Uso Matua often makes appearances in their posts, showcasing the tight-knit bond of the Tagovailoa family. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Tua opened up about his deep connection with his siblings, saying, “Outside of all our sports lives, we’re just children to our parents.”

The Tagovailoas have made it this far by epitomizing traditional Samoan values, adhering to a devout Christian faith, and strictly honoring their parents. Tua highlighted these strong family values, which keep them grounded and united, by discussing the philosophy of ‘the belt and the Bible.’ While it sparked controversy, with many criticizing his upbringing, Tua emphasized it was about understanding the importance of doing everything the right way to achieve the best possible outcome in every situation. “I’d say the little things mattered, and you started to understand that,” was his answer. Whether on the field or off, the Tagovailoa siblings’ bond remains unbreakable, proving that family and football truly go hand in hand.