Dolphins trade quarterback Quinn Ewers to Jaguars for draft pick swap

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Dolphins trade quarterback Quinn Ewers to Jaguars for draft pick swap
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The Miami Dolphins traded quarterback Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 29, 2026. The deal includes a swap of day three selections in the 2028 NFL Draft. Ewers, who served as Miami's backup last season, played in four games, throwing for 622 yards and three touchdowns. The move comes as the Dolphins have made significant roster changes, including the arrival of starter Malik Willis and backup Cam Miller.

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  • •Dolphins send QB Quinn Ewers to Jaguars
  • •Trade includes a 2028 Draft pick swap
  • •Ewers had limited preseason action due to injury
  • •Miami's QB depth now features Malik Willis and Cam Miller
  • •Ewers will back up Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville
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  • 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Coen details Jaguars decision to trade for Quinn Ewers
  • 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jon-Eric Sullivan on Quinn Ewers: This is a performance business and it was not getting done
  • 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars' Gladstone on decision to trade for QB Quinn Ewers
  • 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Quinn Ewers traded to Jacksonville Jaguars. How does former Texas Longhorns QB fit?
  • 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — “March For Arch Manning Is Full Steam Ahead”: NFL Fans React As Dolphins Trade Quinn Ewers To Jaguars
  • 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — Grading The Jaguars Trade For QB Quinn Ewers
  • 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Mullens’ contract may explain why the Jaguars wanted Quinn Ewers
  • 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars get backup QB Quinn Ewers from Dolphins in exchange for 2028 6th-rounder
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The Miami Dolphins openly admitted they are rebuilding their team this offseason. Miami traded quarterback Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick. Ewers hurt his groin in the preseason opener on August 14, which clearly affected his performance; he went just 1-for-8 with an interception. Head coach Jeff Hafley shared […] The post “March For Arch Manning Is Full Steam Ahead”: NFL Fans React As Dolphins Trade Quinn Ewers To Jaguars appeared first on Gridiron Hero

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are sending a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for quarterback Quinn Ewers, with the teams also swapping Day 3 selections in that draft. Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the trade earlier in the day. Trevor Lawrence is coming off a season with a franchise-record 38 total […] The post Nick Mullens’ contract may explain why the Jaguars wanted Quinn Ewers appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired quarterback Quinn Ewers from Miami on Saturday in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2028 NFL draft. The move is pending a physical and likely means the end of backup Nick Mullens' time with the Jaguars. Mullens was inconsistent throughout training camp and the preseason.

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