{
  "id": 4872303,
  "title": "Dolphins GM explains why Miami traded for new backup QB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/dolphins-gm-explains-why-miami-traded-for-new-backup-qb",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:14:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-gm-explains-why-miami-141434681.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Miami Dolphins recently traded for a new backup quarterback, Kyle McCord, from the Green Bay Packers. General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan revealed the decision behind the acquisition, stating that he admired McCord's ability to maintain the team's momentum and process the game quickly. McCord, a 23-year-old former Ohio State Buckeye, completed 65.7% of his passes in three preseason games, throwing for 446 yards and four touchdowns. Sullivan explained that the Dolphins needed to clear nearly 40 roster spots and McCord seemed to be a suitable replacement for the team's backup, Quinn Ewers. The Dolphins also released Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski, and traded Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sullivan wished Ewers well and felt that both the team and Ewers needed a fresh start. McCord may now help the Dolphins maintain stability if needed.",
  "summary": "While the Miami Dolphins were cutting players this weekend, they also added a quarterback in trade. Jon-Eric Sullivan explains his thought process.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Miami Dolphins build for future, so who's the pick in 2027 NFL draft?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/miami-dolphins-build-for-future-so-whos-the-pick-in-2027-nfl-draft",
        "published": "2026-08-31T14:45:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}