New offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik praised Ewers’ late-season development, saying, “I think everybody just saw that in the last few games he played at the end of the year. He grew every game… I’m excited to get him back. He’s fun to work with and see what happens and see where it goes.”
Despite the internal option, the expectation is that Miami will add competition for Ewers. The top free-agent quarterback may not be available, and one notable signal is that Daniel Jones intends to stay in Indianapolis rather than test the market.
Jones, viewed by Fox Sports as the second-best available quarterback, is expected to remain with the Colts after an injury-marred season. Tom Pelissero indicated that Jones wants to stay, and Indy plans to work out a deal, with the Achilles tear complicating the negotiation.
Miami could still pursue other options, with Malik Willis ranked as a premier free-agent quarterback and viewed by Fox Sports as a strong fit for the Dolphins. Pelissero noted Willis’ price could be steep, potentially approaching the six-figure per-year range seen in similar deals, depending on the market and demand.
The Dolphins currently hold the fourth-least cap space in the NFL, a constraint that could loosen if they release Tyreek Hill and resolve Tua Tagovailoa’s contract situation. How Miami balances short-term needs with long-term cap flexibility will shape its QB plan this offseason.
Overall, Miami will weigh an in-house development path with Ewers against external competition, aiming to upgrade the position without compromising future financial flexibility. This approach will unfold as the team evaluates available free agents and internal progress in the coming months.
