LOOK: Twitter goes wild over Tua Tagovailoa’s new tattoo
Tua Tagovailoa stole headlines on the first day of the Miami Dolphins training camp, but it’s not because of anything that happened on the field. The former Alabama star quarterback showed up rocking some new ink.
In a video shared on Twitter by USA TODAY’s Safid Deen, Tua explained that it is designed based on Samoan culture and has a deeper meaning. Without going into much detail, he said it has to do with protection and guidance among other things. He also mentioned that, in total, it took nearly two-and-a-half days to complete over three sessions.
Fans are excited to see Tua take the field for the 2023 season after an impressive 2022 campaign that was hindered by injuries. If he can stay healthy this upcoming season, many believe he could make a strong case to be in the MVP conversation.
Whether it’s what he’s capable of doing on Sundays or the new tattoo, fans love talking about Tua. Here’s what they had to say about the latter.
The reveal.
👀 @Tua pic.twitter.com/OHnsOnVx5M
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) July 26, 2023
Even the NFL is impressed
.@Tua showing off the new ink at training camp. (via @MiamiDolphins)
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Put the league on notice
Full sleeve Tua. It’s over for the NFL. pic.twitter.com/ntd2zRB0nG
— Barstool Bama (@BarstoolAlabama) July 26, 2023
That's a new one
tua sleeveovailoa pic.twitter.com/YuX1RH1Rw9
— josh houtz (@houtz) July 26, 2023
How does this impact his Madden rating?
Full sleeve Tua, Tyreek, Waddle, best defense in the East.
THEY STAND NO CHANCE HAHAHA pic.twitter.com/4k9ypJXaja
— Smoke (@nickysmokess) July 26, 2023
New nickname?
FULL SLEEVE TUA!!!
Looks great!!!!#FinsUp pic.twitter.com/vvjFL9bDDQ
— Big E (@ian693) July 26, 2023
Some tattoo knowledge for you
Makes sense why Tua was wearing that hoodie through minicamp. Gotta keep fresh tattoos cover from the sun. That's why I always got my sleeve worked on in the winter.
— DouglieDoWrong (@DouglieDoWrong) July 26, 2023
Glorious, indeed
Tua finally reveals THE SLEEVE & OMG IT’S GLORIOUS ‼️🔥 #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/NGS1lea8D2
— Bobby Shouse (@B_Shousejr) July 26, 2023
Season hasn't started but he's already got a W
HOLY W😭‼️
ARM SLEEVE TUA😮💨 #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/CSbW82J6T4
— 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙨🐬 (@FinsPhanatics) July 26, 2023
ESPN appears to be a fan
.@Tua with the new sleeve 💪
(via @MiamiDolphins) pic.twitter.com/Q6JRk4V2HU
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 26, 2023
Is this what gets him to that MVP status?
MVP season loading… https://t.co/s2g6R17rQ6
— aaron (@VersaceCaesar) July 26, 2023
Lock it in
SUPERBOWL https://t.co/q26KgsZ2pG
— la flame (@sergio__espinel) July 26, 2023
Tua's foundation is loving it
For the culture 🤙 https://t.co/OP5AaUuR9A
— Tua Foundation (@TuaFoundation) July 26, 2023
Eddie appears to be a big fan
Love it! https://t.co/EuEeVp3KHS pic.twitter.com/pv5u5zmoZz
— Eddie Campos 🇪🇨🇺🇸 (@egcampos83) July 26, 2023
The tattoo isn't the only thing worth noticing
I know the arm is the story but the real story is looks like Tua has the new improved helmet #FinsUp https://t.co/AjUQVZYfox
— Dc_Kai305 (@DcKaiKid) July 26, 2023
He's always thinking ahead
Saving the other arm for tats to commemorate his Super Bowl wins. https://t.co/S1RHxlkjWP
— Ryan Brown (@RyanBrownLive) July 26, 2023
