Quinn Ewers should compete for Dolphins starting QB job in 2026, says ESPN writer originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. There might be no quarterback room that will draw as much attention this offseason as what the Miami Dolphins do with their current room.

MIAMI GARDENS ― Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers made his second NFL start, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium. Ewers is a 7th-round pick from Texas. Ewers replaced benched franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Ewers was dueling with fellow Texan Baker Mayfield of Tampa Bay.

Miami Dolphins' quarterback Quinn Ewers connects with wide receiver Theo Wease for the team's longest play of the 2025-26 season.

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers is already pushing the ball downfield more than recently benched starting QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Watch our Dolphins Deep Dive live stream as Sun Sentinel reporters weigh in on Quinn Ewers’ future and whether Mike McDaniel should return.

Miami Dolphinsquarterback Quinn Ewers has achieved what has proven to be quite difficult in four years of football under Mike McDaniel. He's become the latest quarterback not named Tua Tagovailoa to win a start for the Dolphins.

While Miami finishes the season at New England next week, Tampa Bay faces Carolina next week in a clash to decide the NFC South winner.