India, Dec. 18 -- The Miami Dolphins have made a big call after being eliminated from the postseason. The team has decided to bench quarterback Tua Tagovailoa against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, as per multiple reports. Rookie Quinn Ewers will start instead.

The Dolphins (6-8) lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Their playoff hopes are over. Coach Mike McDaniel had already hinted that a change was coming. "The quarterback play last night was not good enough," he said. "So for me, everything is on the table."

Tagovailoa was 22 of 28 for 253 yards with a pair of late touchdowns vs the Steelers. He currently leads the NFL in interceptions (15). The 27-year-old has thrown for 2,660 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. However, ...