Throughout the 2025 Miami Dolphins season, Zach Wilson has been the primary backup to Tua Tagovailoa. For one week, he was relegated to the emergency third QB. Now, the Dolphins have promoted Quinn Ewers to the starting job, skipping over Wilson entirely.
The Dolphins are paying nearly $6 million for Wilson to back up Tua Tagovialoa, but on Wednesday, Mike McDaniel made it clear that the rookie is the best chance for the team to win.
Ewers' starting isn't all about getting the rookie playing time. McDaniel has made it clear since the game ended on Monday night that he will start the quarterback that he believes gives them a chance to win games.