One team’s math problem is a situation the Miami Dolphins need to be monitoring this month
The Miami Dolphins’ quarterback situation needs more competition and another NFL team’s emerging math problem could offer a move.
The Miami Dolphins‘ quarterback situation is a work in progress. The Dolphins’ regime brought in Malik Willis — but the other two quarterbacks are holdovers from 2025. Neither Quinn Ewers or Cam Miller has received strong reviews through the first two and a half weeks of camp.
The Dolphins, long-term, must continue hacking away at this group. And perhaps the best opportunity to do so between now and next April’s 2026 NFL Draft looms at the end of August. One NFL franchise appears to have a quarterback math problem on their hands. It’s one worth watching for the Miami Dolphins, especially if the right quarterback shakes loose.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback math problem is one worth monitoring for the Miami Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback is, obviously, Aaron Rodgers. The team is expected to compete for a postseason berth in 2026 — and the backup being Mason Rudolph could be an option the Steelers deem as necessary to retain. Beyond Rodgers and Rudolph, the Pittsburgh Steelers have two young quarterbacks in the room, too. Second-year quarterback Will Howard and rookie passer Drew Allar give the Steelers an exceedingly full boat in the quarterback room.
Would the Steelers really keep four quarterbacks upon 53-man roster cuts? If both of the young quarterbacks impress throughout the season, maybe that would make Rudolph a quarterback the Steelers would be willing to cut. If that’s the case, this idea is dead on arrival as it pertains to the Miami Dolphins.
But if Rudolph’s experience is indispensable and the Steelers do not intend to keep four quarterbacks? It could make Will Howard a name to watch. Howard, after all, was not drafted by the Mike McCarthy coaching staff — rookie Drew Allar was. That makes Allar a likely lock to make the roster. Teams simply don’t cut third-round picks.
It sets the stage for Rudolph facing off against Howard to potentially secure a final roster spot — unless the Steelers are ready to keep four quarterbacks. Howard, who also played well in Pittsburgh’s Thursday night preseason game, could be a compelling option for the Dolphins. But he would need to end up shaking free from Pittsburgh this month to be relevant. That is, ultimately, up to the Steelers. But if the math problem proves unsolvable with four quarterbacks, Miami should be keeping an eye out. And, additionally, be ready to move.
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