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Former Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa Signs with Houston Gamblers
Tagovailoa reunites with former Maryland assistant Kevin Sumlin, who is now the Gamblers' head coach.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:26am
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The Houston Gamblers have signed quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, the former standout at the University of Maryland. Tagovailoa, the younger brother of ex-NFL QB Tua Tagovailoa, will join the Gamblers and reunite with head coach Kevin Sumlin, who previously served as his offensive coordinator at Maryland. The Gamblers are hoping Tagovailoa's mobility, playmaking ability, and familiarity with Sumlin's system will help elevate their offense for the 2026 UFL season.
Why it matters
Tagovailoa was one of the most productive quarterbacks in Maryland history, rewriting the school's record books. His addition to the Gamblers provides them with a dynamic playmaker at the most important position, as they look to improve on a 5-5 record from the 2025 season and push for a breakthrough campaign under new head coach Kevin Sumlin.
The details
Tagovailoa, who went undrafted in 2024 and spent time in the CFL, now gets a fresh opportunity in the UFL with the Gamblers. He joins a quarterback room that also features Hunter Dekkers, Nolan Henderson, and Donovan Smith. Sumlin, the former head coach at Houston and Texas A&M, was officially introduced as the Gamblers' new head coach on December 31, 2025, marking his return to the UFL after two seasons as an assistant at Maryland.
- Tagovailoa signed with the Houston Gamblers in March 2026.
- Sumlin was hired as the Gamblers' head coach on December 31, 2025.
The players
Taulia Tagovailoa
A former standout quarterback at the University of Maryland who has now signed with the Houston Gamblers of the UFL.
Kevin Sumlin
The new head coach of the Houston Gamblers, who previously served as the offensive coordinator at Maryland and worked with Taulia Tagovailoa.
What’s next
The Gamblers will look to integrate Tagovailoa into their offense and build chemistry with his new teammates as they prepare for the 2026 UFL season.
The takeaway
Tagovailoa's signing with the Gamblers reunites him with a familiar face in Kevin Sumlin and provides the team with a talented young quarterback who can inject new life into their offense. The move highlights the Gamblers' efforts to bolster their roster and make a push for a successful 2026 campaign in the UFL.
