Benching Tagovailoa in favor of Ewers also means the Dolphins are prioritizing a glimpse of their long-term future because Zach Wilson, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal as a free agent in the offseason, has been their primary No. 2 all season, but isn't being elevated with the reported change under center.

Bryant also referred back to a post in which he explained his thought process. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver wrote that he thinks about players in relation to the team they land with, and after watching "a ton of UT games," Bryant sees the Ewers-Dolphins marriage as a healthy one.

Miami Dolphins players and coaches expressed confidence in Quinn Ewers; plus, Thursday’s injury report puts LB Jordyn Brooks’ status in question against the Bengals.

How will Tua Tagovailoa's benching impact the fantasy expectations for De'Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle, and Darren Waller?