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The Phinsider fantasy football takes on Quinn Ewers
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All The Phinsider insights about Quinn Ewers
NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026
Ewers was traded to Jacksonville in August 2026 for a 2028 sixth-round pick. He remains on his rookie contract and is not scheduled to become a free agent until 2029. He currently serves as Trevor Lawrence's backup and, like most backup quarterbacks, hasn't seen meaningful game action. The source notes that if Ewers eventually develops into a legitimate NFL starter, Miami may look back on this trade with regret, but for now it qualifies as good business.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Quinn Ewers, taken by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2025 draft (one round after Kyle McCord), was traded to Jacksonville on Saturday. This roster move provides context for the Dolphins' quarterback acquisitions and their ongoing quarterback evaluation.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Traded away by the Dolphins one day before the team acquired Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers as the new backup quarterback to Malik Willis.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Traded away by the Dolphins to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday as part of Miami's quarterback roster restructuring; this move preceded the release of Mark Gronowski and Cam Miller, leaving Malik Willis as the starter and opening the door for the acquisition of Kyle McCord as backup.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Ewers was traded from Miami to Jacksonville for a 2028 sixth-round pick after a disappointing preseason. The seventh-round 2025 draft pick moved into the starting role late in his rookie season, throwing for 622 yards on 66.3% completion with 3 TDs and 3 INTs across 4 games (3 starts), but his play early in training camp and preseason was underwhelming. He sustained a groin injury during the first preseason game against Washington and was sidelined for about a week, missing the second preseason game and being held out of the preseason finale.NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026
Backup QB out with groin injury and unavailable for preseason finale; per Barry Jackson of Miami Herald, Ewers could be on hot seat regarding roster spot, and missing opportunity to put additional tape on film may hurt second-year player's chances of making 53-man roster with Dolphins.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Quinn Ewers has been abysmal outside of Mike McDaniel's offense and wasn't all that good in that offense either; the source is on record saying Miami's QB2 is not currently on the team's roster, indicating Ewers is not viewed as a viable backup option despite being the current depth chart choice.NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026
Ewers is the backup quarterback but faces uncertainty due to an injury; the source notes that unless he reaggravates the injury or Cam Miller performs exceptionally in the preseason finale, the quarterback depth chart should remain unchanged, suggesting Ewers' health status is a concern for roster security.NegativeProjectionAug 26, 2026
Quarterback Quinn Ewers threw an early interception during Tuesday's training camp practice as the Dolphins offense struggled with pass protection issues.NegativeInjuryAug 25, 2026
Returned to Miami Dolphins practice after missing Saturday's preseason game against the New York Giants.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Miami's second-string quarterback returned to practice Monday after missing the Giants preseason game due to a groin injury suffered in the first preseason contest against Washington. Ewers' return to practice is a positive sign for his availability for the final preseason game against Atlanta on Friday, though his early performance was poor: one completion on eight attempts for 27 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception (1.6 passer rating) in the Commanders game.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Quinn Ewers struggled in performance last week against the Washington Commanders and is now injured; the backup quarterback position received 32 percent of fan votes in a poll about Dolphins preseason concerns, indicating material worry about the position's depth and readiness.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Ewers has not clinched the second position and is now injured, but no one behind him has really pushed him for the backup job.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers sidelined by a new groin injury along with another previous undisclosed injury; these injuries could impact how he's evaluated by the new regime of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley during preseason.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Backup quarterback who struggled to complete passes in the Dolphins' preseason game against Washington, raising concerns about the team's depth at the position.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Second-string quarterback Quinn Ewers suffered an injury during the preseason game versus the Commanders and may miss some time as a result, creating uncertainty around his availability for upcoming preseason and regular season preparation.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
The source argues that Ewers' 2026 performance may not matter to Miami's franchise direction. The Dolphins are in a rebuild year under new head coach Jeff Hafley with Malik Willis as the starting quarterback. If Willis plays well, Ewers likely sees little to no playing time. If Willis is injured or underperforms, Miami will likely draft a franchise quarterback in 2027 rather than rely on Ewers. Whether Ewers dominates, struggles, or never sees the field, the source contends Miami has their answer either way—Ewers' role is contingent on Willis' health and performance, and his individual play does not change the team's long-term quarterback evaluation.NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026
Backup quarterback Quinn Ewers finished the preseason game one-for-eight passing for 27 yards, threw one interception, and posted a 1.6 passer rating. He sustained a groin injury that he played through. The source notes that Ewers' dismal performance has analysts and fans questioning whether Miami should move on from him, though the source argues his 2026 performance may not matter to the Dolphins' long-term franchise direction.NegativeInjuryAug 17, 2026
Backup quarterback Quinn Ewers suffered a new groin injury early in his action during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders and is week-to-week; this prompted the Dolphins to bring back quarterback Mark Gronowski in corresponding roster moves.NegativeInjuryAug 16, 2026
Sustained a groin injury early in the Dolphins' preseason loss to Washington on Friday; played through it before being rotated out for Cam Miller. Per Barry Jackson, Ewers could miss a few days or a week due to the injury. The 2025 seventh-round pick struggled in the game (1 completion on 8 attempts, 27 yards, 1 interception, 1.6 passer rating), and the injury may have contributed to his discomfort and poor performance.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Backup quarterback had a poor preseason opener, completing 1 of 8 passes for 27 yards and one interception. However, coach Jeff Hafley is not thinking about bringing in competition for Ewers' No. 2 job behind starter Malik Willis, indicating confidence in his role despite the poor outing.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Backup quarterback replaced Malik Willis for second offensive series onward; struggled with rhythm, protection, and receiver synchronization throughout first half; threw interception to Quan Martin; source notes offensive line protection issues, especially second-team center Andrew Meyer, contributed to rushed throws and poor execution; out of sync with team and lacking confidence.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Current Dolphins QB on the 2026 training camp roster competing for a backup role behind presumed starter Malik Willis; also competing with Cam Miller, rookie Mark Gronowski, and free agent Jack Plummer (being worked out) for depth chart positioning.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Expected to be the backup quarterback on the 2026 Dolphins roster alongside Malik Willis; part of the two-quarterback depth chart discussion as the team enters the rebuilding phase.