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Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick Named Miami Dolphins Week 1 Starter As Preseason Ends

NEW ORLEANS (CBSMiami/AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick has been named the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.

Miami coach Brian Flores concluded a largely uneventful preseason finale by naming 14-year veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick the starting quarterback to open the regular season.

Flores’ decision settles for the time being a competition that also featured second-year pro Josh Rosen.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 29: Josh Rosen #3 of the Miami Dolphins and Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a NFL preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 29, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.