Quinn Ewers, the Miami Dolphins' backup quarterback, has drawn criticism after being ranked 31st among backup quarterbacks by Sports Illustrated. This ranking comes after Ewers had three starts at the end of the 2025 season, where he displayed promise but ultimately did not convince the new Dolphins management of his starting potential. The Dolphins, moving on from Tua Tagovailoa, signed Malik Willis, committing $45 million in guaranteed money, which suggests a lack of faith in Ewers. National writer Gilbert Manzano noted that Ewers' performance did not impress enough to secure the starting position, despite showing he could compete at the NFL level. Comparatively, other quarterbacks ranked ahead of him have had inconsistent careers, raising questions about the validity of his low ranking. Ewers is seen by some as a player who should be ranked closer to the middle of the pack among backups, given his physical attributes and potential shown during his limited playtime.