Overview
- Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Quinn Ewers will start against the Bengals in Week 16, with Zach Wilson as the backup and Tua Tagovailoa in an emergency role.
- Miami was eliminated from playoff contention in a 28-15 loss to the Steelers, after which McDaniel said the quarterback play was not good enough.
- Tagovailoa leads the NFL with 15 interceptions and said he is disappointed by the demotion while acknowledging his performance has not met expectations.
- Tagovailoa’s four-year, $212.4 million extension limits flexibility, with reports estimating a $99.2 million dead-cap charge if released before June 1 that could be split with a post-June 1 designation.
- The Dolphins also waived veteran pass rusher Matthew Judon, continuing roster churn following the midseason exit of longtime GM Chris Grier.