The Miami Dolphins are entering the upcoming NFL season with a freshly configured quarterback room, a development that stems from a series of strategic moves finalized in recent weeks.
A New Chapter for Miami's Quarterback Room
Veteran Kyle McCord, who impressed league observers with four preseason touchdown passes — including a standout showing in the Packers' 42‑38 victory over the Arizona Cardinals — has signed on with Miami, marking his third NFL team in as many years.
The team also completed a trade that sent former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville, a deal that not only delivered the sixth‑round pick used to acquire McCord but also secured a 2028 sixth‑round selection for the Dolphins.
Head coach has announced Malik Willis as the starter for the franchise's first road game against the Las Vegas Raiders, a decision that reflects the coaching staff's belief in Willis's dual‑threat capabilities.
In a related shuffle, the Dolphins waived second‑year quarterback Cam Miller and placed rookie Mark Gronkowski on the practice squad, a move designed to preserve developmental talent while maintaining roster flexibility.
Financial details reveal that McCord will earn just under $885,000 as a non‑accredited player on the roster, a modest cap hit that aligns with the team's broader strategy of balancing experience with cost‑effectiveness.
The Dolphins concluded the preseason with a winless record, having scored only 22 points across their final exhibition game against Atlanta, a result that adds urgency to the upcoming regular‑season debut.