{"id":58670,"date":"2025-05-18T00:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T00:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/58670\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T00:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T00:30:11","slug":"quinn-ewers-makes-big-3-million-decision-after-being-drafted-by-dolphins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/58670\/","title":{"rendered":"Quinn Ewers Makes Big $3 Million Decision After Being Drafted by Dolphins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers faced some backlash after making the bold decision to forgo his remaining college eligibility. Reports indicated he had a $4 million NIL offer on the table to return\u2014possibly to a school other than Texas, where Arch Manning is expected to take over this season.<\/p>\n

Instead, Ewers chose to enter the NFL draft, where he was selected in the seventh and final round with the No. 231 overall pick by the Miami Dolphins.<\/p>\n

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While his rookie contract is worth slightly more than the reported NIL offer\u2014an estimated $4.3 million over four years\u2014it led many to question whether he should have played one more season at the college level.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, Ewers made a major business move this week, announcing on Friday that he signed an exclusive autograph and trading card deal with Panini, reportedly worth $3 million.<\/p>\n

“Excited to announce that I have signed an exclusive autograph trading card deal with\u00a0@paniniamerica<\/a>\u00a0for my NFL trading cards,” Ewers wrote. “Thank you\u00a0@paniniamerica<\/a>\u00a0for helping me tell my story and continuing our relationship! I can\u2019t wait to see my first NFL trading cards! #RatedRookie<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

The Dolphins\u2019 quarterback room could eventually present Quinn Ewers with a significant opportunity. For now, the starting job belongs to Tua Tagovailoa, though his long-term future in Miami remains uncertain due to a history of injuries and inconsistent evaluations as a franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n

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Behind Tagovailoa, Miami signed former first-round pick Zach Wilson this offseason. Wilson is expected to serve as the backup, while Ewers will begin the year as the third quarterback on the depth chart.<\/p>\n

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Former Longhorns Quinn Ewers participates in Texas’ Pro Day at the Texas Football Training Facility on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.Ricardo B&period; Brazziell&sol;American-Statesman &sol; USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n

Ewers entered college as a highly touted five-star recruit, initially committing to Ohio State. After failing to win the starting job there, he transferred to Texas, where he spent the past three seasons.<\/p>\n

During his time with the Longhorns, he helped lead the team to a 33\u201310 record, reaching bowl games each year and advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals in the final two seasons.<\/p>\n

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