The FitzMagic era in South Beach has begun.
After Ryan Fitzpatrick spent much of the preseason as the Dolphins' rumored starting quarterback, the team named the journeyman its starter for Week 1 after its final preseason game Thursday.
Fitzpatrick will start the regular season under center, which will make Josh Rosen, who came by way of a struggling Cardinals team, second in command.
Dolphins coach Brian Flores confirmed the news to reporters after their 16-13 win in New Orleans.
BREAKING: @MiamiDolphins name Ryan Fitzpatrick Week 1 starter. pic.twitter.com/lqyybzYvPU
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
Fitzpatrick and Rosen had been battling for the top spot throughout training camp but ultimately Flores decided to go with the veteran option.
Fitzpatrick, 36, started seven games for the Buccaneers last season and has also played for the Rams, Bengals, Bills, Titans, Texans and Jets during his 14-year career.
Meanwhile, Rosen, the 10th-overall selection in the 2018 draft out of UCLA, completed 55.2% of his passes and threw 11 touchdowns, along with 14 interceptions, in 14 games as a rookie last season.
The Dolphins will open Week 1 on Sept. 8 hosting the Ravens.