Jaguars acquire QB Quinn Ewers from Dolphins as backup for Trevor Lawrence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
On August 29, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded for quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins, aiming to strengthen their backup options for Trevor Lawrence. The move follows underwhelming performances from their preseason backups, including Nick Mullens and Carter Bradley. Ewers, a seventh-round pick in 2025, has had mixed results, going 1-2 as a starter last season. The Jaguars are expected to finalize their 53-man roster before the NFL deadline on August 30.
- •Jaguars trade for QB Quinn Ewers from Dolphins
- •Ewers struggled with 1-2 record as starter last season
- •Backup quarterback situation prompted the trade
- •Jaguars assess their roster ahead of August 30 deadline
- •Ewers was a seventh-round pick in 2025
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars deal for QB to back up Trevor Lawrence. Meet the new quarterback
"The Jacksonville Jaguars turned to the trade market Aug. 29 in a bid to add a new backup for Trevor Lawrence. Meet the new QB in town.
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