The Dolphins' QB depth chart behind Tagovailoa is new this season. They signed former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson to be the likely direct backup. They also drafted Quinn Ewers out of Texas in the seventh round. Ewers especially has impressed Tagovailoa.

As the 2025 Miami Dolphins training camp commences, figures within the organization, such as starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniels have commented on his work ethic and noticed that he is playing well.