All eight of the Miami Dolphins rookies are contributing in 2025, with varied success. But there is some optimism, including on Quinn Ewers.

The Miami Dolphins hold a 6-9 record with two games remaining in the season. The Dolphins are ranked 22nd in the Week 17 NFL Power Rankings. Quinn Ewers is expected to start at quarterback in place of a benched Tua Tagovailoa.

The first test will be Sunday, when the Buccaneers (7-8) close their road slate against the Miami Dolphins (6-9). The Dolphins were eliminated from the playoffs after their loss at Pittsburgh two weeks ago and will start rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers for the second consecutive game.

The Miami Dolphins' opponents for 2026 are largely set, with only three rivals to be determined. The schedule likely will be tougher than in 2025.

Dolphins rolled dice Tuesday on tight end Darren Waller after Monday’s trade of Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh for Minkah Fitzpatrick was a net loss for Miami as the pressure builds on Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier entering the 2025 season. | Published June 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Greg Cote

NFL executives tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler what they think the Miami Dolphins should do with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

The narrative about Tagovailoa predated the recent string of performances that earned him a demotion in favor of Quinn Ewers. He threw two interceptions in a Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and after the game had to answer a question about why his turnovers "happen in bunches."

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow is the latest FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week in the NFL following Cincinnati's 45-21 win over the Miami Dolphins. Burrow also won the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.