Dolphins consider new QBs after struggles in preseason opener

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Dolphins consider new QBs after struggles in preseason opener
Summary

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Washington Commanders 20-7 in their preseason opener on Friday. While the starting offense, led by Malik Willis, performed well, Quinn Ewers struggled, completing one pass for 27 yards and throwing an interception prior to suffering a groin injury. Cam Miller also had a difficult outing with three completions and two interceptions. Following the game, the Dolphins may look to bolster their quarterback depth behind Ewers. They recently re-signed Mark Gronowski and have several potential candidates in mind for competition as the regular season approaches.

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  • Dolphins fell to Commanders 20-7 in preseason opener.
  • Malik Willis drove the offense effectively before backups struggled.
  • Quinn Ewers suffered a groin injury during the game.
  • Miami re-signed Mark Gronowski and will explore more options.
  • Multiple quarterbacks under consideration to compete for backup role.
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  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports6 QBs the Dolphins could bring in to push Quinn Ewers for backup job
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The Miami Dolphins watched Quinn Ewers and Cam Miller struggle on Friday, so they should be considering other quarterbacks to bring in before Week 1.

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