Jaguars trade for Quinn Ewers, adjust 53-man roster ahead of cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly traded for quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins ahead of the roster cut deadline. The deal involves a swap of 2028 Day 3 draft picks. Ewers, a 2025 seventh-round pick, may take on the backup role behind Trevor Lawrence, affecting the potential roster spot for current backup Nick Mullens. The Jaguars' roster projections include two quarterbacks, three running backs, and ten offensive linemen among others, with several positional battles still ongoing as the team approaches cutdown day.
- •Jaguars trade for Quinn Ewers from Dolphins
- •Deal includes 2028 Day 3 draft picks
- •Ewers could backup Trevor Lawrence
- •Nick Mullens' roster status uncertain
- •Final roster cuts imminent before season start
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Updated Jaguars 53-man roster projection after Quinn Ewers trade
"With the Jaguars reportedly trading for QB Quinn Ewers, how does that impact the team's 53-man roster ahead of cutdown day?
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