The Miami Dolphins have officially moved on from quarterback Quinn Ewers, sending the 23-year-old to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a deal that includes a swap of Day 3 picks in the 2028 NFL Draft. This move continues a wild offseason for Miami, further reshaping their quarterback room after cutting longtime starter Tua Tagovailoa earlier this year.
Ewers’ Miami Run Was Short and Sweet
Ewers, a 2025 seventh-round pick out of Texas, came into the league with some collegiate buzz, earning second-team All-SEC honors in 2024. But in Miami, he was always seen as a developmental piece after being taken late on Day 3. He did get a chance to show what he could do last season, starting three games for the Dolphins from Week 16 through Week 18. In that stretch, Ewers went 1-2 as the starter, completing 50 of his 75 pass attempts for 569 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. He even added 19 rushing yards. This preseason, though, was a different story. A groin injury limited his work, and when he was on the field, he only completed one of eight pass attempts for 27 yards and an interception. It just wasn’t enough to stick around.
Miami’s New Regime Making Big Moves
This trade is just the latest indicator of a complete overhaul in Miami. The club brought in a new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, and a new head coach, Jeff Hafley, this offseason. That new leadership wasn’t afraid to clean house, moving on from Tagovailoa and then solidifying veteran Malik Willis as their new starter after signing him in free agency. Now, with Ewers gone, the depth behind Willis looks pretty interesting. Cam Miller and undrafted rookie Mark Gronowski are the next guys up on the depth chart. You have to wonder what the plan is there for the long haul.
What’s Next for Ewers in Jacksonville?
Ewers now heads to a Jaguars team that’s in a much more stable spot at quarterback. Trevor Lawrence is the established starter, coming off what many are calling the best season of his career under coach Liam Coen. Ewers won’t be handed anything in Jacksonville. He’ll be battling it out with Nick Mullens, Carter Bradley, and Joey Aguilar for positioning in that quarterback pecking order. It’s a fresh start for the young signal-caller, but he’s got to prove himself all over again.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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