In his first media appearance since the Dolphins decided to bench quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers, coach Mike McDaniel is now explaining why they've made what will be a franchise-altering decision.
Following Miami’s loss to the Steelers on Monday night—one that knocked them out of playoff contention for a second consecutive season—McDaniel explained that “everything [was] on the table,” given the poor quarterback play they had seen from Tagovailoa. The former first-round pick is amid the worst statistical season of his NFL career, throwing a league-leading 15 interceptions over 14 games while posting his worst passer rating since his rookie year, and despite still being owed a whopping $54 million, will now likely be playing elsewhere in 2026.
