Taulia Tagovailoa’s season ended abruptly due to an injury, leading to his release from the Houston Gamblers on May 2, 2026. He suffered the injury during a game against the Columbus Aviators.
Tagovailoa completed 53.1% of his pass attempts, throwing for 300 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception on 78 dropbacks. He entered the game after starter Nolan Henderson was injured.
The Houston Gamblers lost to the Aviators 24-17 in that game. After Tagovailoa’s release, the team signed quarterback John Rhys Plumlee to fill the void.
Tagovailoa had been serving as a backup quarterback for the Gamblers before this incident. He is known as the brother of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Key statistics:
- 300 passing yards
- 2 touchdowns
- 1 interception
- 53.1% completion percentage
- 78 dropbacks
“Unfortunately, it appears as if Taulia Tagovailoa’s season has come to an end sooner than anticipated,” said a team spokesperson. The organization will look to adjust its roster as it moves forward in the UFL season.
