Dolphins coach provides injury updates on Quinn Ewers, Jacob Rodriguez

On Friday, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium, ultimately losing with a score of 17-12. This defeat marked a tough start for Jeff Hafley's team, as they now have a record of 0-3 in exhibition games.

Due to injuries, the Dolphins decided not to field some players during the match. Among those absent were quarterback Quinn Ewers and rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. Following the game, Hafley provided updates on the status of the two injured players.

Hafley explained that both Ewers and Rodriguez were struggling to get back into practice and felt uncomfortable moving around as they needed to be fully ready for a live game situation. Jacob Rodriguez, who also missed several days of practice, is currently day-to-day but will not be participating in today's game.

Ewers' role on the roster remains uncertain as he has faced challenges throughout both training camp and the preseason. While a strong performance during Friday's game could have helped solidify his position, the Dolphins may need to rely on other options or even explore the waiver wire to secure a backup quarterback behind Willis. On the other hand, Rodriguez is expected to stay on the roster for Week 1 and could potentially become one of Miami's starting inside linebackers once he is fully recovered.