Dolphins Bench Ewers, Stick with Tagovailoa Amid Struggles

Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins have decided to demote rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers back to third string, just one week after he made his NFL debut during a blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns. In a surprising turn of events, Ewers will not be backing up Tua Tagovailoa against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, as Zach Wilson steps into that role.

Last week, Ewers appeared for a brief moment and gave fans a glimpse of his potential, despite the team suffering a 31-6 defeat. Tagovailoa struggled in that game, throwing three interceptions, which stirred discussions about his performance and future as the Dolphins’ starter.

The decision to bench Ewers is puzzling, especially as Tagovailoa was dealing with an illness that could have kept him from playing against the Falcons. Fans are questioning whether the Dolphins trust Wilson more than Ewers, despite Ewers showing promise in his limited gameplay.

Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the decision during a press conference, stating that although Ewers had improved, the coaching staff has decided to go with Wilson for the upcoming game. This comes after the Dolphins’ poor start to the season, with a record of 1-6.

The playtime of Ewers during the last game raised anticipation among fans and analysts who are now speculating about the team’s quarterback situation. Some believe this switch could lead to a significant controversy if Ewers performs well in future games.

In the coming weeks, eyes will be on the Dolphins as they navigate these quarterback decisions, with Tagovailoa trying to regain form amid mounting pressure to win. Whether the benching of Ewers is merely a short-term decision or part of a larger strategy remains to be seen.