Brian Flores addressed recent reports tying the Miami Dolphins to a potential trade for Deshaun Watson, telling his players and staff that Tua Tagovailoa is "our quarterback" in a brief but poignant message.

Steve Ross has not shown any interest in trading for Watson, contrary to other reports Tuesday.

The Dolphins selected Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 draft.

A report emerged on Saturday pinpointing the Miami Dolphins as the favorites to land Deshaun Watson in a trade.

That was followed by another report that the Dolphins balked at what the Houston Texans wanted for Watson.

After Sunday's preseason game, Brian Flores said "reports, speculation are not things we really get into" and that any discussions the team has about personnel will remain internal.

Flores also reaffirmed his belief in Tua Tagovailoa.

"I am very confident in Tua," Flores said. "He has done a lot of good things. He has played well. My conversations with a player are going to remain between me and that player."

The Miami Dolphins have restructured Xavien Howard's contract after the cornerback requested a trade last month.

Brian Flores said the organization was "excited" to have reached the agreement but did not disclose details of the contract.

"In any negotiation, compromise is important," Flores said. "We want all sides to be happy. We feel like that's the case right now, and that's how we'll move forward.''

Howard's 2021 base salary of $12.785 million was fully guaranteed and a maximum of $3.5 million in incentives were added, according to sources.