Ryan Fitzpatrick Speaks On Being 'Heartbroken' Finding Out Dolphins Benched Him For Tua (VIDEO)

Ryan Fitzpatrick Speaks On Being ‘Heartbroken’ Finding Out Dolphins Benched Him For Tua (VIDEO)

October 21, 2020, 1:34pm EST (Updated: November 14, 2022, 2:44pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

Ryan Fitzpatrick was easily the biggest cheerleader for Tua when he made his debut last week during a blowout game against the New York Jets.

The good times did not last as he would find out days later that he was being demoted for the rookie QB to takeover next week.

Fitzpatrick spoke to reporters on Wednesday and talked about his heart being broken when he found out he was being demoted.

#Dolphins' QB Ryan Fitzpatrick says he was "shocked" when he was informed that the team will be making him the backup. "My heart just hurt all day. It was heartbreaking for me."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 21, 2020

Man. Tough to watch. Here's Ryan Fitzpatrick explaining why he's heartbroken over the Dolphins QB decision. pic.twitter.com/4KjVnVZIgN
— Clay Ferraro (@ClayWPLG) October 21, 2020

More from Ryan Fitzpatrick: "Our profession is interesting. I basically got fired yesterday and today consisted of Zoom meetings with the guy who fired me and the guy who replaced me."

Fitzpatrick also said he has to separate his feelings and be a pro. "I want Tua to play well."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 21, 2020