Miami Dolphins Shake Up Quarterback Spot: Tua Out, Quinn Ewers In

The Miami Dolphins have decided to make a big change for their quarterback position. They are putting Tua Tagovailoa on the bench and giving rookie Quinn Ewers a chance to start in the next game. This move comes after Tua's performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers was not up to par. The team's head coach, Mike McDaniel, said that the quarterback play was "not good enough" and that all options were being considered for the final three games of the season. Quinn Ewers, who was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft, will now get his first start. He played college football at Texas and had a solid season there. In 14 starts, he threw for 3, 472 yards and 31 touchdowns. His experience at Texas might help him adjust to the NFL, but scouts say he will need to step up his game.Zach Wilson, who signed with the Dolphins this offseason, will be the backup. He has seen limited action this season, taking only 23 snaps in three games. Ewers' only appearance this season was in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns, where he had a mixed performance. The Dolphins' decision to bench Tua and give Ewers a chance shows they are thinking about the future. It's a risky move, but it could pay off if Ewers performs well. The Cincinnati Bengals' pass rush is not as strong as Cleveland's, which might give Ewers more time to throw and make better decisions. Tua's stats against the Steelers were decent, but the team struggled overall. They had only 93 total yards and five first downs in the first three quarters. Tua's interception in that game gave him a league-high 15 for the season. The Dolphins need to figure out their quarterback situation, and this move is a step in that direction.