Dolphins Maintain Staff; Tua Will Start

Despite a 1–6 start and a 31–6 loss at Cleveland that included a fourth‑quarter benching, coach Mike McDaniel said Tua Tagovailoa will start this week against the Atlanta Falcons and that he met with Tua to review tape. Rookie Quinn Ewers — who made his NFL debut after the benching (completing 5 of 8 passes for roughly 53–58 yards, taking two sacks and losing two fumbles) — and Zach Wilson will compete in practice for the backup role, which McDaniel said remains "on the table" week‑to‑week. Miami's problems with interceptions, fumbles, penalties and poor third‑down offense have fueled speculation about McDaniel's job security even as owner Stephen Ross and McDaniel have discussed the situation. League and local reports say no immediate staff changes are expected, and Ross had planned to give McDaniel and GM Chris Grier the full season to be evaluated. Pressure is growing as playoff hopes fade and the team considers longer‑term implications, including draft positioning.