Quinn Ewers struggles in preseason game as Dolphins fall to Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

In a preseason match on August 14, 2026, the Miami Dolphins lost to the Washington Commanders. Backup quarterback Quinn Ewers had a challenging outing, completing just one of eight passes for 27 yards, with one interception and a passer rating of 1.6. Ewers, who is playing through a groin injury, faced scrutiny as the Dolphins assess their quarterback depth behind Malik Willis, the expected starter. The Dolphins, under new head coach Jeff Hafley, are in a rebuilding phase, focusing on long-term growth rather than immediate results. The performance of Ewers and other players may influence the team's draft strategy in 2027 depending on how the season unfolds.
- •Dolphins lose to Commanders in their preseason opener on August 14.
- •Quinn Ewers finishes with one completion on eight attempts.
- •Ewers plays through a groin injury during the game.
- •Miami's roster is among the youngest in the NFL for the 2026 season.
- •Team prioritizes evaluating players over immediate wins this year.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Does Quinn Ewers’ performance this year matter?
"Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Quinn Ewers struggled in Friday’s preseason game. But does it matter?
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