Tua Tagovailoa Gives Awkward Answer When Asked About Weight Loss

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Miami Dolphins QB Tau Tagovailoa, apparently, wants people to believe he doesn't know his weight.

Seeing as how NFL players are run through rigorous weight and conditioning programs and are monitored by nutritionists and dietitians and medical staff, one of the few things regularly known about them is their weight.

Tua has seemingly shed a significant amount of weight this offseason. In fact, he looks borderline unrecognizable.

Tua Tagovailoa doesn't reveal his weight

While there's no doubt Tua has lost weight, he doesn't seem overly interested in explaining it to the media. In fact, he played very coy Tuesday when asked about his weight loss.

"Ummm, I don't know. Just whatever I'm down to now," Tua awkwardly responded when asked what his weight is down to during a Tuesday exchange with the media.

Check out the video below, and get a look at his body language. It sure was something.

For what it's worth, Miami's roster currently lists Tua at 227 pounds. Do you believe that's an accurate reflection of his weight? I definitely do not.

The Dolphins QB looks like a shell of himself. He looks even smaller than he did during his time playing in Tuscaloosa for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Tua Tagovailoa looks smaller ahead of the 2024 NFL season than he did during his days at Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Now, he's getting super awkward when asked about it. It's all a bit strange, no? There's nothing wrong with losing weight. I lost more than 70 pounds after quitting soda. People have all sorts of different reasons for wanting to lose weight.

Some just want to live healthier lifestyles. Tua clearly dropped some weight in order to be more mobile and agile. Not sure why he has to pretend he doesn't know his weight or keep it some sort of secret like it's the nuclear codes.

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa plays coy about weight loss. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Very strange all the way around. Let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.