Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers Is Out and His Horrifying 1-of-8 Performance Is Now an Even Bigger Problem

The Dolphins’ backup quarterback situation just got a whole lot messier, with Quinn Ewers reportedly dealing with a groin injury that’s gonna sideline him for at least a week. This isn’t just a bump in the road; it throws a huge wrench into what was already looking like a shaky battle for that crucial QB2 spot.

Ewers Was Already Struggling, Now He’s Sidelined

Let’s be real, even before the injury news broke, Ewers wasn’t exactly lighting it up. He’s the guy backing up Malik Willis, which means his role is to be ready if Willis goes down. But in the Dolphins’ first preseason game against Washington, Ewers’ performance was, well, rough. He went a dismal 1-of-8 for a grand total of 27 yards and coughed up an interception. Think about that for a second: one completion on eight attempts. That kind of stat sheet doesn’t inspire confidence at any level, let alone in the NFL. You gotta wonder how much this injury, keeping him off the field for at least seven days, is gonna further derail any chance he had to solidify his spot. It’s a serious setback for a guy who already needed to prove himself.

Cam Miller and the Urgent Need for a Competent Arm

With Ewers now out, who’s left to pick up the slack? Cam Miller is the guy who followed Ewers into that Commanders game, and he’s now the likely candidate to be the second quarterback up when the Dolphins face the Giants on August 22. But if you thought Ewers’ numbers were bad, Miller’s weren’t exactly a breath of fresh air. Against Washington, he completed 3-of-11 passes for 39 yards and threw *two* interceptions. Yeah, you read that right. Two picks! It’s no surprise that the Dolphins felt the need to bring Mark Gronowski back to the roster on Sunday; they clearly need some depth at the position, and fast. The early preseason games are all about evaluating talent, and right now, the Dolphins’ backup QBs are giving them a lot to worry about.

This upcoming game against the Giants on August 22 is suddenly a massive deal for the Dolphins’ coaching staff. They desperately need to see someone, anyone, step up and show they can handle the reins if Willis is unavailable. With Ewers sidelined, the pressure is squarely on Miller, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for who actually gets that backup job. You gotta deliver, or they’ll be scrambling for answers.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.