Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers expected to miss at least a week after groin injury

The Miami Dolphins are dealing with another early-season injury wrinkle at the most important position. Multiple reports indicate quarterback Quinn Ewers is suffering from a groin injury and is expected to miss at least a week, according to Yahoo Sports on August 16, 2026.

The timing matters because quarterback depth is typically tested in August, when teams are still sorting out roles, reps, and game-to-game readiness. With Ewers sidelined, the Dolphins will need to lean more heavily on the options currently available behind their top starter and those receiving first-team or red-zone reps during practice.

Yahoo Sports also reported that the Dolphins brought quarterback Mark Gronowski back to the roster on Sunday. The same report suggests an injury at the position likely influenced that decision, a detail that frames the Ewers development as part of a broader need to maintain depth at quarterback rather than an isolated issue.

Ewers’ status creates a short runway for Miami’s coaching staff. Over a one-week window, the team will likely decide how much work to distribute among available quarterbacks, including who takes the majority of first-team reps and who prepares for situational packages depending on how the Dolphins plan to run their offense during the absence.

For the player, a groin injury can be particularly disruptive, because it affects mobility and the mechanics required for quick plants, rollout throws, and sustained pocket movement. Even when the prognosis is “weeks not months,” teams often handle groin issues with caution to avoid setbacks after the initial recovery phase.

Miami’s next steps will hinge on medical updates and practice availability. If Ewers misses the full expectation of at least one week, the Dolphins’ quarterback group will face a compressed preparation timeline, with preseason planning (or any early regular-season usage, depending on the league calendar) shaped by who can practice fully and who remains limited.

What to watch next is whether the Dolphins provide any updated injury designation after practices, and whether Gronowski’s return results in a clear path for who functions as the primary backup in Ewers’ absence. Those answers will determine how stable Miami’s passing-game rhythm can remain while Ewers works back from the injury.