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Dolphins Trim Quarterback Roster Ahead of 53-Man Deadline

8/30/2026, 8:39:12 PM

Core Moves Impacting the Quarterback Room

  • The Miami Dolphins traded quarterback Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.
  • The team waived backup quarterback Cam Miller.
  • Rookie quarterback Mark Gronowski remains on the roster tracker, but the Dolphins have indicated they may waive him and later re-sign him to the practice squad.

Background & Context

The NFL requires each club to cut its preseason roster from 90 players to a 53-player regular-season limit by the 6 p.m. Eastern deadline on Sunday. After waiving 12 players on August 29, the Dolphins entered the final stage with 78 players, having already traded Ewers.

Quarterback Personnel Details

Quarterback Personnel Details
PlayerStatusRecent ActivityPreseason Stats
Malik WillisActive roster starterRemains the sole quarterback on the 53-man list
Cam MillerWaived2025 sixth-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders; signed from the Raiders’ practice squad in JanuaryCompleted 42.1% of passes for 170 yards with two interceptions in three preseason games (NBC Sports; USA Today)
Mark GronowskiUndrafted rookie; waiver pendingSigned as an undrafted free agent, waived in early August, re-signed two weeks laterCompleted 46.2% of passes for 98 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions; rushed for 37 yards and lost one fumble

NFL Network analyst Mike Garafolo reported that the Dolphins plan to waive Gronowski but hope to bring him back on the practice squad.

Official Statements & Responses

NFL insider Adam Schefter posted on X that the Dolphins are waiving Cam Miller, creating a need at the No. 2 quarterback spot. Schefter also confirmed the release of wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., indicating broader roster adjustments.

Roster Implications & Next Steps

With only Malik Willis confirmed on the active roster, Miami must either retain Gronowski on the practice squad or acquire another quarterback before the 6 p.m. deadline. Projections from “The Phinsider” list only Willis making the final 53, projecting both Miller and Gronowski to be cut and noting that the backup quarterback position remains unfilled.

Data & Statistics Summary

  • Cam Miller: 42.1% completion rate, 170 passing yards, two interceptions (preseason).
  • Mark Gronowski: 46.2% completion rate, 98 passing yards, 0 TD/INT, 37 rushing yards, one fumble (preseason).
  • Roster size: 78 players after the August 29 cuts; must be reduced to 53 by the upcoming deadline.

Conflicting Reports & Gaps

Sources differ on Gronowski’s future: Garafolo suggests a possible practice-squad signing, while “The Phinsider” projection assumes his release. The Dolphins have not issued a public statement confirming any practice-squad move, leaving the backup quarterback situation unresolved.