Ewers will handle his usual role as Miami's emergency third-string quarterback, meaning he will only be eligible to take the field Monday if both Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson are forced out of the game. The only snaps Ewers has taken during the regular season thus far came Week 7 against the Browns.

▪ The Detroit Lions claimed tight end Hayden Rucci off waivers, scuttling any hope of Rucci returning to the Dolphins’ practice squad. Miami promoted him to the active roster on Nov. 8 but released him on Saturday to make room for Darren Waller, who had been on injured reserve.

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers is improving as the season progresses. It’s just all transpiring behind the scenes. That’s what has to happen for a young seventh-round pick who is third on the team’s depth chart.

Ewers (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets but will serve as the Dolphins ' emergency third quarterback. As the emergency QB3, Ewers is not allowed to see the field Sunday unless both Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

The Miami Dolphins sign Quinton Bell to roster, make their decision on OL Andrew Meyer before Monday night against the Steelers; plus injury report updates.

The Pittsburgh Steelers used a blowout victory over the Miami Dolphins on Monday night to stay one game ahead of the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North.