Ryan Tannehill Confesses To Scout-Team Defense Remarks

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill admitted Wednesday that he made belittling comments towards the Dolphins practice squad defense, which included him saying, “Enjoy your practice squad paycheck, enjoy your practice squad trophy” towards the players after they forced a turnover on Tannehill, but never stated anything about a paycheck. “It was a day before the [New York Jets] game, and I didn’t feel we were getting the looks that we needed before a game, so I got upset,” Tannehill said after Wednesday’s practice. “But I said nothing about a paycheck or anything close to that. I know everyone in this building works hard every single day. So I respect that and I would never take a shot like that.”

Tannehill would go on to have his worst game thus far on the season with 198 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against the New York Jets in London. What really set off Tannehill is how the media has been handling the incident that happened, to the point that it was slanderous to him. “To put words into my mouth that I didn’t say, to degrade my reputation and what I stand for — honestly it’s sickening to me,” Tannehill said. “On top of that, just the fact that something inside the locker room gets out obviously upsets me as well.”

This incident is just another depressing event with the Dolphins this season, with the team in last place in the AFC East division at 1-3 and the recent firing of head coach Joe Philbin. With the hiring of interim head coach Dan Campbell and a bye week ahead, Tannehill & Co. have a lot to figure out both on and off the football field.