While the talk last week in the NFL was the impressive play of several rookie quarterbacks, one that didn’t impress was former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers.
Ewers, who was expected to compete for the backup quarterback position with the Miami Dolphins, got off to a rocky start.
Brian Miller of Phin Phanatic broke down Ewers' play from Sunday.
“Ewers was not able to move the ball consistently and often looked rushed with his throws.” Miller said, “He finished the game with a 27.8 completion percentage while taking two sacks, including one on the Dolphins’ final drive as time ticked away. He fumbled twice.”
Miller added that Ewers may be cut if his play doesn’t improve.
“Ewers didn’t make a strong case for a position on the final 53-man roster, and he needs a quick turnaround to change that.”
Meanwhile, Zach Wilson played a lot better. Although he didn’t throw a touchdown pass, he did throw for 96 yards and lead the Dolphins on two touchdown drives, so he looked solid in his 2025 debut.
Ewers has a chance to show improvement this week if he wants to stay on the Dolphins roster. The former Longhorns quarterback was expected to go high in this year's NFL Draft, but his fall throughout the draft shocked many, including Ewers.
Ewers led the Longhorns to back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances. But his first performance in an NFL uniform may be an indication as to why he wasn’t drafted higher.
It’s one thing to struggle, as most rookies do their first time out, but it’s another to look downright terrible as Ewers did. He’ll get a chance to show improvement as the Dolphins will face the Detroit Lions Saturday afternoon.