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Ewers, who was originally selected by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2025 draft, brings limited but notable experience to Jacksonville. During his rookie campaign, he appeared in four games, recording 622 passing yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions while completing 66.3% of his attempts. He notably earned three starts late in the season, guiding the Dolphins to a 1-2 record, including a 20-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he threw for 172 yards and two scores.
Transitioning to a New Opportunity in Jacksonville
The move comes after a challenging training camp for Ewers in Miami. Following a promising spring, the quarterback struggled to maintain his momentum, completing only 1-of-8 passes for 27 yards with an interception in his only preseason appearance. A subsequent groin injury further sidelined him for the final two games of the preseason, leading the Dolphins to re-evaluate their depth chart. Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley indicated that the team is likely to carry only two quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster.
For the Jaguars, the arrival of Ewers signals a potential shift in their backup quarterback hierarchy. The team currently holds veteran Nick Mullens, who signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract in March 2025. With the roster deadline looming at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, the organization faces a decision regarding Mullens, who appeared in five games last season. Releasing the 31-year-old would result in a $1.3 million dead cap hit while providing $1.2 million in savings.
Ewers initially entered the league as an emergency third-string option behind Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson. His development will now continue in Jacksonville as the team finalizes its roster ahead of the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are expected to explore further options, potentially via trade or the waiver wire, to solidify their quarterback depth behind their primary starters.
