The Miami Dolphins’ quarterback room looks nothing like it did a year ago, and Mark Gronowski is one of the reasons the picture is still unsettled.
With Tua Tagovailoa now in Atlanta and former Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis expected to lead the offense, Miami has already turned the page at the top of the depth chart. Quinn Ewers, who stepped in as the starter after Tagovailoa was benched late last season, appears to have the No. 2 job in hand. That leaves Gronowski and first-year passer Cam Miller battling to make sure the Dolphins carry a third quarterback.
Gronowski arrived as an undrafted free agent on a 3-years, $3.1 million deal, with a 2026 cap hit of $886,666. Miami had already shown interest in him before the draft, then moved quickly to bring him in once the draft ended.
His college production gives the Dolphins a reason to keep watching. In 2025, Gronowski played 13 games and threw for 1,741 yards with 10 touchdowns, a 63.4 completion percentage and seven interceptions. He also carried the ball 130 times for 545 yards and 16 touchdowns, tying for sixth in NCAA rushing scores and finishing first in the Big Ten.
That season came after he transferred to Iowa following four years at South Dakota State, where he won two FCS national championships. At Iowa, he showed his dual-threat game could hold up against top-level competition, and he was named Offensive Most Valuable Player for the East-West Shrine Bowl after the season.
For Miami, the appeal is obvious. Gronowski brings running ability that fits a backup role, especially when compared with the presumed starter Willis. He also has solid mechanics, though the source material makes clear he still needs development and coaching at the NFL level.
The challenge is simple: he has to beat out Miller and do enough to convince the Dolphins to keep three quarterbacks. If he doesn’t stick on the active roster, Miami could try to stash him on the practice squad, but that comes with risk. Another team could come calling during the season for quarterback depth, and Gronowski’s mobility would make him an attractive option.
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