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On YouTubeMiami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / December 18
Tua Tagovailoa Development Emerges After Dolphins Benching
Tua Tagovailoa received some bad news from the Miami Dolphins this week. After registering 22-of-28 completed passes for 253 yards, two touchdowns and one interception — one of his stronger performances of late — the team told Tagovailoa that he has lost his spot as Miami’s starting quarterback.
Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 18
Why the Dolphins Could Fare Surprisingly Well Down the Stretch of the Season
Why the Dolphins Could Fare Surprisingly Well Down the Stretch of the Season The Miami Dolphins are mathematically eliminated from the AFC playoff race, so they now have little, if anything, to play for.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Lack of Foresight Got Dolphins to this Point
The Miami Dolphins might be stuck with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in 2026 even if they want to move on from him. Just like they pretty much were with Tyreek Hill in 2025.
The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?
Miami Dolphins News / Gridiron Heroics / December 18
'Confused': Zach Wilson Doesn’t Hide How He Feels After Dolphins’ QB Decision
Zach Wilson did not mask his emotions after learning he would not be the Miami Dolphins’ next starting quarterback. The former No. 2 pick admitted he was confused by the team’s decision to elevate rookie Quinn Ewers instead, especially after Tua Tagovailoa was benched following the Week 15 loss.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Breaking Down Veteran QB Options for Dolphins if They Move on From Tua
In case you’re living under a rock, the Miami Dolphins benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of seventh-round rookie Quinn Ewers Wednesday. That means Tua’s time in Miami might be up, despite his contract making that easier said than done.
Tanner Conner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Giants Signing TE Tanner Conner
Pat Leonard reports the Giants are signing former Dolphins TE Tanner Conner to the practice squad. Conner, 27, originally signed on with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2022 out of Idaho State.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Dolphins Coaches Make Pro Bowl Cases
The Miami Dolphins' 2025 season will end up being a failure with no playoff appearance again, but there could be some individual accolades in the form of Pro Bowl invitations.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Report: Up To Nine HC Vacancies In Play This Year, Plus 3-5 GM Openings
Per Josina Anderson, up to seven more teams are monitoring potential changes at head coach, beyond the Titans and Giants that already have openings. Additionally, Anderson reports three to four more teams are considering a general manager change.
Brock Osweiler News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Should Dolphins Go the Wilson Route with Tua or Osweiler or Neither?
Now that the Miami Dolphins have benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with three games left in the regular season and the team now out of playoff contention, the question now becomes what happens next year.
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.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 18
Dolphins' Quinn Ewers opens up about 'dream come true' after Tua Tagovailoa benching
Ewers was ultimately named Miami's QB1 for the Week 16 matchup against the Bengals.
Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 18
Some Additional Context Now that the Dolphins are Eliminated from the Playoffs
Some Additional Context Now that the Dolphins are Eliminated from the Playoffs Any semblance of hope Miami Dolphins fans were clinging to that the team would qualify for the playoffs was dashed on Monday.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 18
Dolphins' Zach Wilson seems puzzled by Quinn Ewers decision after Tua Tagovailoa benching
On Wednesday, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel benched veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to start rookie Quinn Ewers when the 6-8 Dolphins host the 4-10 Cincinnati Bengal. McDaniel's decision resulted in Ewers leapfrogging Zach Wilson on the Miami depth chart.
Matt Judon News / Total Apex Sports / December 18
Matthew Judon Released By Miami Dolphins In Harsh Move
Matthew Judon woke up Thursday as a free agent. The Miami Dolphins, fresh off blowing their playoff hopes and opting to give rookie Quinn Ewers reps under center, made a move that surprised even some of their own fan base.
Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 18
The End of an Era: A Necessary Reset for the Miami Dolphins
The End of an Era: A Necessary Reset for the Miami Dolphins Today marks the unmistakable end of an era for the Miami Dolphins — one that once carried hope, investment, and belief, but now closes with difficult reality.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / December 18
Tua Tagovailoa reacts to being benched, possible end of Dolphins career
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers on Wednesday.
Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Salary Cap Fixer-Upper: 2026 Miami Dolphins
Today we continue our six-part series analyzing the teams with the most work ahead in 2026 to get under the salary cap. Over The Cap has a neat metric called effective cap space, which is basically a projection of spending power for each team in 2026.
Tyreek Hill News / Total Apex Sports / December 18
Tyreek Hill Teases Miami Exit After Tua Benching: Is the Cheetah Running Out of Patience?
If you thought the Miami Dolphins’ 2025 season couldn’t get any more dramatic, buckle up. Just when we thought the elimination from playoff contention was the rock bottom we’d been dreading, the franchise decided to grab a shovel and keep digging.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
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