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On YouTubeTua Tagovailoa News / A to Z Sports / December 18
The fine print of Tua Tagovailoa’s benching suggests the Dolphins’ QB move offers Miami more than just pursuit of a spark
It's hard to envision a day much worse as an NFL quarterback than the day you're benched. Miami Dolphins signal caller Tua Tagovailoa lived that today — formally getting benched in favor of rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers with three games left to play this season.
Miami Dolphins News / Shutdown Corner / December 17
Zach Wilson 'frustrated' after Dolphins pick Quinn Ewers as starter over him after Tua Tagovailoa benching 
It wasn't exactly a surprise when the Miami Dolphins announced Wednesday they were benching starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. That had been a long time coming.
Mike McDaniel News / A to Z Sports / December 18
Mike McDaniel used one word to explain what he needs from the Dolphins’ QB — and it guarantees an entertaining offense for better or worse
The dust is still settling on the Miami Dolphins' rug pull at quarterback, with long-time starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa moving to the bench in favor of seventh-round rookie passer Quinn Ewers.
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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
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Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / December 17
Zach Wilson Reacts to Bad News From Dolphins After Tua Tagovailoa Benching
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has decided to shake up the team’s quarterback room, which currently includes Tua Tagovailoa, Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers.
Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17
AFC Notes: Quinn Ewers, Tua Tagovailoa, Steve Wilks, Dolphins, Jets
Down 28-3 in the fourth quarter, the Dolphins continued to huddle and run the play clock down instead of hurrying up the offense to preserve time. Miami HC Mike McDaniel explained his rationale and emphasized getting the ball in the end zone.
Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 17
Get to Know the Dolphins’ Newest Starting Quarterback
Get to Know the Dolphins’ Newest Starting Quarterback The Miami Dolphins’ Monday Night Football loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers could go down as Tua Tagovailoa‘s final game as the team’s starting quarterback.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / December 17
Five things to know about new Dolphins starting QB Quinn Ewers
Miami head coach Mike McDaniel benched starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers.
Jason Sanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17
Dolphins Designate K Jason Sanders To Return
According to Barry Jackson, the Dolphins have designated K Jason Sanders to return from injured reserve. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. Sanders has been on injured reserve all season after injuring his hip back in August.
Miami Dolphins News / 5 GOATs / December 17
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reacts to getting benched
A quarterback change is coming for the Miami Dolphins ahead of Sunday’s showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. Tua Tagovailoa has been benched by head coach Mike McDaniel.
Quinn Ewers News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 17
Why Ewers Could (or not) Be More Successful than Previous Dolphins Backups
The Miami Dolphins are rolling with quarterback Quinn Ewers for at least their Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals and likely the rest of the 2025 NFL season. Benching Tua Tagovailoa raises a lot of questions about the team’s future plan, both relating to him and head coach Mike McDaniel.
Dan Patrick News / NBC Sports / December 17
Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17
Dolphins Demote Tua Tagovailoa To Third-String QB
Mike McDaniel confirmed the Tua Tagovailoa benching news. While Quinn Ewers will start, the fourth-year HC said (via NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero) Miami’s longtime starter will drop to the third-string level.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 17
Dolphins' Latest Roster Shuffling Indicates an Eye Toward 2026
It’s been a busy day for the Miami Dolphins. Of course, the big news is the benching of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers, but the team also made a slew of roster moves Wednesday. The Dolphins signed linebacker Jackson Woodard off the Houston Texans’ practice squad and waived linebacker Matthew Judon.
Miami Dolphins News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17
Dolphins decide on their new starting quarterback
The Miami Dolphins are making a quarterback change, and have opted to go an interesting route with their new starter. The Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Matt Judon News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 17
Why the Dolphins Are Doing Judon a Favor
The Miami Dolphins have decided to do Matthew Judon a solid. The team is releasing the outside linebacker before the final three games of the 2025 regular season, giving him a chance to land with a playoff team that could use veteran help at the position.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / December 17
Tua Tagovailoa makes wrong kind of NFL history amid benching
The Miami Dolphins have decided to bench Tua Tagovailoa with three games remaining in the 2025 season, and the quarterback will make some unfortunate NFL history when he begins Sunday's game on the sideline.
Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / December 17
Quarterback isn't the only change for the Dolphins, as Miami moves on from one of the most disappointing moves of their offseason
With the Miami Dolphins now facing the prospect of three regular season games with now playoff motivations, it sure seems like the winds have changed. Suddenly.
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