Rookie quarterback Tannehill to start season for Miami.

Ryan Tannehill will become the first rookie(ever) quarterback to start for the Miami Dolphins in a regular season opener when he takes to the field against the Houston Texans on September 9. The 24-year-old, taken eighth overall by Miami in April's National Football League (NFL) draft, edged out veteran starter Matt Moore for the role,Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin told reporters.

"After a thorough evaluation of the quarterback position we have come to the decision that Ryan Tannehill is our starting quarterback," Philbin said. "It was a really close competition, but in the end we feel that this is the best decision for our football team and the fans at the present time."