Jaguars trade for Quinn Ewers from Dolphins as backup QB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins ahead of the NFL's 53-man roster deadline. Ewers, selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, made three starts as a rookie, finishing with a 1-2 record. The Dolphins will seek a new backup for Malik Willis, while Ewers will compete with Nick Mullens for the role behind Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. Further details will emerge as the Jaguars finalize their roster.
- •Jaguars trade for Quinn Ewers in exchange for 2028 draft picks.
- •Ewers completed 66.3% of passes for 622 yards last season.
- •Dolphins reshuffle their QB roster, turning to Cam Miller or Mark Gronowski.
- •Ewers will compete for the backup job behind Trevor Lawrence.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — 3 things to know about new Jaguars' QB Quinn Ewers
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars swing trade with Dolphins to acquire new backup QB
"The Jaguars are adding to their quarterback room behind Trevor Lawrence. They acquired Quinn Ewers from the Dolphins in a Saturday trade.
"The Jaguars are reportedly trading for Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers. Here are three things to know about the newest Jaguars' QB.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:26 PM3 things to know about new Jaguars' QB Quinn Ewers
The Jaguars are reportedly trading for Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers. Here are three things to know about the newest Jaguars' QB.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:52 PMJaguars swing trade with Dolphins to acquire new backup QB
The Jaguars are adding to their quarterback room behind Trevor Lawrence. They acquired Quinn Ewers from the Dolphins in a Saturday trade.
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