Tua Tagovailoa’s time in Miami is seemingly ticking.
Following the Dolphins’ loss to the Steelers on Monday night—one that eliminated them from playoff contention—the team is benching Tagovailoa in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Tua Time’s Up: The Dolphins are benching QB Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers on Sunday, sources tell The Insiders.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 17, 2025
Tagovailoa is due $54 million fully guaranteed in 2026. But his future in Miami is now clearly up in the air. pic.twitter.com/ZzO3gnlouS
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