Dolphins Bench Tua Tagovailoa Amid 1-6 Season Slump

The Miami Dolphins continue to struggle in the 2025 NFL season, suffering a 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns which dropped them to a 1-6 record. Star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was benched in the fourth quarter after throwing three interceptions, including a pick-six, with rookie Quinn Ewers making his NFL debut in relief. Tagovailoa expressed dissatisfaction with his performance and acknowledged the need to improve, while head coach Mike McDaniel stated that "all options are on the table" at quarterback amid increasing pressure on his job security. Ewers, recently promoted to backup, received praise for his development and coaching, highlighting the Dolphins' willingness to consider a new direction at the position. The team is facing mounting criticism from fans and media, especially following the loss of key player Tyreek Hill, and questions loom about the future of both Tagovailoa and McDaniel as the franchise seeks to halt its downward spiral. Miami's next game against the Atlanta Falcons will be closely watched to see if Ewers earns the starting role.