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Dolphins Re-Sign Mark Gronowski After Quinn Ewers Injury

8/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Miami Dolphins re-signed quarterback Mark Gronowski Sunday after backup Quinn Ewers suffered a groin injury.
Ewers went 1 of 8 for 27 yards with a 1.6 rating, a performance Coach Jeff Hafley said was below standard and linked to the injury.
Ewers is expected to miss one week, including the August 22 game against the New York Giants.
Cam Miller will receive additional practice reps as the third-string quarterback.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, the Dolphins signed veteran Chad Pennington, who posted a 97.4 passer rating, led Miami to an 11-5 record and an AFC East championship. That successful mid-season quarterback acquisition illustrates a pattern that reappeared in 2024 when backup Quinn Ewers’ groin injury led Jeff Hafley to re-sign Mark Gronowski and start Cam Miller.

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Story summary

The Miami Dolphins re-signed quarterback Mark Gronowski Sunday after backup Quinn Ewers suffered a groin injury.
Ewers went 1 of 8 for 27 yards with a 1.6 rating, a performance Coach Jeff Hafley said was below standard and linked to the injury.
Ewers is expected to miss one week, including the August 22 game against the New York Giants.
Cam Miller will receive additional practice reps as the third-string quarterback.

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