US EditionDolphins Bench Quarterback Tagovailoa
Rookie Quinn Ewers will start with Zach Wilson as backup, making Tagovailoa the emergency quarterback amid performance and injury concerns, coach Mike McDaniel said.
- On Dec. 17, 2025, the Miami Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa and named rookie Quinn Ewers the starter for the remaining three games, with Zach Wilson as backup.
- His play this season has declined as Tua Tagovailoa leads the NFL with 15 interceptions and the Dolphins team record is 6-8 during his starts this year.
- The organization highlighted that releasing Tua Tagovailoa would cost the Dolphins $99.2 million dead cap space, and Mike McDaniel said Stephen Ross empowered him to decide.
- The demotion came after Miami's 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15, and Tua Tagovailoa said he does not know if he will play for the Miami Dolphins again.
- Two years ago Tua Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing with an 11-6 season, and the franchise extended him for four years before his recent downturn.
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Quarterback Quinn Ewers takes over after Tua Tagovailoa Benched
The Miami Dolphins hit the practice field on Thursday with a new leader under center. Following the benching of Tua Tagovailoa, rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers was officially named the starting quarterback for the team’s upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. View photos of Ewers leading the offense and Tagovailoa in his first practice since the demotion, as the 6-8 Dolphins look to salvage their season under coach Mike McDaniel.
Kurt Warner Raises Concern For Quinn Ewers About Dolphins Offense That Failed Tua Tagovailoa
After falling to a 6-8 record this season, the Miami Dolphins have finally decided to shift away from QB1 Tua Tagovailoa and start rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. Tagovailoa has had a dismal season so far, as he leads the NFL with 15 interceptions and is ranked 30th with a QBR of 36.7. The play calling has also been poor, resulting in the QB1 getting sacked a total of 30 times this season. However, this …
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