Tua Tagovailoa Benched: Quinn Ewers Starts for Miami Dolphins | 2025 QB Controversy, Contract Details
Quinn Ewers throwing a pass during his Texas Longhorns days; now starting QB for Miami Dolphins after Tua benching Miami Dolphins Shock NFL: Tua Tagovailoa Benched for Rookie Quinn Ewers Amid Contract Drama Breaking news: Miami Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa after leading NFL with 15 interceptions in 2025. Rookie Quinn Ewers, 7th-round pick from Texas, gets first start. Explore Tua's $212M contract implications, Dolphins depth chart updates, and future outlook . The Big Shakeup in Miami: Why Tua Tagovailoa Was Benched In a stunning move on December 17, 2025, the Miami Dolphins announced they are benching starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the remainder of the season. Rookie Quinn Ewers , drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Texas, will make his first career start against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend. This decision comes after the Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention following a tough loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers...