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.
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The Miami Dolphins are planning to start rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Yes, that means Tua Tagovailoa, Miami’s starter since 2020, has been benched.
Mike McDaniel was hired as Miami Dolphins head coach back in 2022 in large part because of how he could get the best out of Tua Tagovailoa, he accomplished that goal in his first two seasons, but now he's benching his quarterback.
The Dolphins' 2025 season reached its realistic end on Monday night in Pittsburgh, with Miami falling to the Steelers 28-15. The loss dropped Miami to 6-8 on the season and officially eliminated them from playoff contention.
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The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
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Following a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 15, Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said "everything" was on the table regarding Tagovailoa.
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