Overview
- Miami fell to 1-6 with a 31-6 loss in Cleveland, where Tagovailoa went 12 of 23 for 100 yards with three interceptions and was benched late.
- Mike McDaniel said he has “zero uncertainty” in Tagovailoa, detailed 90-minute review sessions, and quipped his expectation is no more “10 picks.”
- Tagovailoa said he is not proud of his play and took responsibility for turnovers, entering Week 8 tied for the NFL lead with 10 interceptions.
- Reports describe rising locker-room friction after Tagovailoa publicly called out teammates for lateness, and he later cited sight-line issues for Jaylen Waddle’s limited targets.
- Insiders suggest organizational changes could follow if results and cohesion do not improve, while rookie Quinn Ewers and Zach Wilson compete for the No. 2 role after Ewers’ debut.