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Dolphins Bench Tua as Rookie Ewers Debuts in Loss

10/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Miami Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa during a 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns after he threw three interceptions, including a pick-six.
Rookie Quinn Ewers, elevated to backup hours before kickoff, replaced Tagovailoa with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter for his NFL debut.
With a 1-6 record, the Dolphins face questions about Tagovailoa's future, Mike McDaniel's job security, and whether Quinn Ewers will start Week 8 against Atlanta.

History

Historical Context

The NFL merged with the AFL in 1970, creating a more competitive league and realigning teams into two conferences. This shift often led to quarterback changes, as teams sought to improve performance. The Miami Dolphins, struggling with a 1-6 record, are considering benching Tua Tagovailoa after his three interceptions, reflecting a historical trend of teams revitalizing their prospects through quarterback changes.

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Story summary

The Miami Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa during a 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns after he threw three interceptions, including a pick-six.
Rookie Quinn Ewers, elevated to backup hours before kickoff, replaced Tagovailoa with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter for his NFL debut.
With a 1-6 record, the Dolphins face questions about Tagovailoa's future, Mike McDaniel's job security, and whether Quinn Ewers will start Week 8 against Atlanta.

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