The Miami Dolphins are officially adding rookie quarterback Cam Miller to their active roster. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the team is bringing him in for the final week of the season after he spent the year on the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad. As he reposted JL Sports’ tweet,

“The #Dolphins add a QB.” Rapoport posted on his X account.

Miller, who is 24 years old, was originally a sixth-round pick for the Raiders in the 2025 draft following a highly successful college career at North Dakota State. Miller comes to Miami with a strong reputation, having been scouted by NFL legend and Raiders minority owner Tom Brady. While Miller is unlikely to play in this Sunday’s season finale against the Patriots, joining the active roster now ensures he will be part of the Dolphins‘ offseason program.

Miller, who is 24 years old, was originally a sixth-round pick for the Raiders in the 2025 draft following a highly successful college career at North Dakota State. Miller comes to Miami with a strong reputation, having been scouted by NFL legend and Raiders minority owner Tom Brady. According to a reputed Miami Dolphins journalist, Joe Schad, Brady was impressed by the player’s throwing technique and potential. 

But unfortunately, he didn’t make it into the Raiders roster. No,w being a part of the Dolphins, the player has officially managed to put his name in the final 53-man roster. While Miami likely won’t play in this Sunday’s season finale against the Patriots, joining the active roster now ensures he will be part of the Dolphins’ offseason program.

This move is particularly interesting because the Dolphins now have four quarterbacks on their main roster. Miller joins the current starter, rookie Quinn Ewers, along with veterans Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson. 

Because the Dolphins have already been eliminated from the playoffs, team experts believe they signed Miller now to keep him for next season and to see how he fits into their plans.

Will the Dolphins split up with Tua Tagovailoa?

It seems like the Miami Dolphins are closing out a difficult 2025 season with a major shift at quarterback. As they head into their final game against the New England Patriots, it appears the Tua Tagovailoa era in Miami is effectively over.

After a season defined by inconsistency and a league-high number of interceptions, head coach Mike McDaniel officially benched Tagovailoa following a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. That defeat knocked Miami out of the playoffs and signaled a massive shift in the team’s future, as the quarterback who recently signed a $212.4 million contract has now been demoted to third-string.

In his place, the Dolphins have turned to rookie Quinn Ewers, their 2025 first-round draft pick. Ewers has experienced a rollercoaster start to his NFL career, struggling with turnovers in a blowout loss to the Bengals before bouncing back last week to lead a gritty 20-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. By throwing two touchdowns and zero interceptions in that win, Ewers earned the right to start the season finale against New England, where he will face off against fellow rookie Drake Maye.

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The decision to move on from Tagovailoa is as much about finances as it is about performance. While cutting or trading him carries a massive “dead cap” penalty, the team can soften the blow by waiting until after June 1st to finalize a move. This strategy would allow Miami to split the financial hit over two years, potentially saving $43 million in 2026. This flexibility is vital for a franchise that appears to be entering a total rebuild, which may also include finding a new general manager and deciding the long-term future of Coach McDaniel.

Ultimately, the Dolphins are looking for a spark they haven’t seen from Tagovailoa this year. Once considered a “force multiplier” who could get the ball to stars like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle with elite timing, Tagovailoa’s impact plummeted in 2025. 

With journeyman Zach Wilson currently serving as the primary backup and the team even signing rookie Cam Miller this week for extra depth, the message is clear: Miami is moving on and putting its future in the hands of Quinn Ewers.