Quinn Ewers injures groin in Dolphins' preseason opener against Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Quinn Ewers of the Miami Dolphins suffered a groin injury during the team's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders on August 16, 2026. The injury occurred early in the game, affecting Ewers' performance; he completed one of eight passes for 27 yards with an interception before being replaced. Ewers is now considered week to week regarding his recovery. Miami will adjust its quarterback rotation, with Malik Willis remaining at the top and Cam Miller receiving additional practice reps. The Dolphins have re-signed quarterback Mark Gronowski for added depth as they continue preparing for the upcoming preseason schedule.
- •Ewers injured his groin on the second play of the game.
- •He is expected to miss this week and could return next week.
- •Mark Gronowski re-joins the Dolphins following Ewers' injury.
- •Miami is evaluating its quarterback options ahead of joint practices with the New York Giants.
- •The Dolphins also placed offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer on injured reserve.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins Dealt Concerning News on Quinn Ewers After Preseason Opener
"The Miami Dolphins entered the preseason with several quarterback storylines to monitor as they evaluated their depth behind starter Malik Willis. The competition featured young quarterbacks fighting for roster positioning while Miami continued preparing for the regular season.The Dolphins opened their preseason schedule against the Washington Commanders on Friday, giving multiple quarterbacks an opportunity to […] The post Dolphins Dealt Concerning News on Quinn Ewers After Preseason Opener app
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