Jaguars trade for quarterback Quinn Ewers from Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft. This trade occurred one day before the NFL roster deadline. Ewers, 23, was a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and started three games for Miami last season. He's now set to compete for a backup role behind starter Trevor Lawrence, joining a quarterback room that includes Nick Mullens, Carter Bradley, and rookie Joey Aguilar. Ewers was previously with Miami but faced competition and limited preseason opportunities.
- •Jaguars traded for Quinn Ewers from Dolphins.
- •Ewers played four games for Miami, starting three.
- •Miami chose to move in a different direction with other quarterbacks.
- •Trade finalized pending Ewers' physical exam.
- •Jaguars strengthen quarterback depth ahead of the regular season.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars make trade, acquiring quarterback from 2025 draft class
"The Jaguars and Dolphins agreed to a trade Saturday.
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