
What’s next for Zach Wilson after Dolphins leapfrog him for unproven rookie as Tua Tagovailoa’s replacement
NY Post
Another disastrous start from Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Monday night seemingly opened up a lane for Miami backup Zach Wilson to earn another chance under center.
The optimism was short-lived.
On Wednesday, the Dolphins announced they were demoting their $212 million starting quarterback for unproven rookie Quinn Ewers, who leap-frogged Wilson to be the new QB1 for the team’s Week 16 matchup against the Bengals.
It is unclear if Tagovailoa or Wilson will serve as Ewers’ backup.
The decision to elevate Ewers — a seventh-round pick who has appeared in just one game this season — further clouds the NFL future of the beleaguered ex-Jet, who hasn’t started a game since 2023, and will hit free agency after this season.
Wilson inked a one-year, $6 million deal with Miami after spending the 2024 season as the third-string quarterback for the Denver Broncos, preceded by three turbulent years in New York.













