Afrigather 1 of 5 | Quarterback Tyler Huntley (L) appeared in 20 video games via his first 4 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. File Picture by David Tulis/UPI | License Picture
Sept. 16 (UPI) — The Miami Dolphins signed Tyler Huntley off the Baltimore Ravens apply squad as a backup to Skylar Thompson throughout Tua Tagovailoa’s damage absence, coach Mike McDaniel stated Monday.
McDaniel stated the Dolphins haven’t determined whether or not to position Tagovailoa, who stays within the concussion protocol, on the injured reserve record.
“So far as I am involved, I am simply anxious in regards to the human being and the place that is at day-to-day,” McDaniel stated of Tagovailoa.
McDaniel stated the Dolphins want to assemble extra info from medical specialists relating to the third documented concussion of Tagovailoa’s profession. He then plans to discus the scenario with the quarterback and basic supervisor Chris Grier.
“We’re not fairly able to make a distinction on that,” McDaniel stated, when requested about shifting Tagovailoa to injured reserve.
“May or could not, we’ll see within the subsequent coming days.”
A transfer to injured reserve would lead to an absence of no less than 4 video games for Tagovailoa.
The Dolphins quarterback accomplished 17 of 25 passes for 145 yards, a landing and three interceptions in Thursday’s loss. He accomplished 23 of 37 passes for 338 yards and a rating within the Dolphins’ Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Thompson accomplished 8 of 14 passes for 80 yards in opposition to the Payments.
Huntley accomplished 56.8% of his throws for 203 yards and three interceptions over 5 appearances final season for the Ravens. He accomplished 67% of his throws for 658 yards, two scores and three interceptions over six appearances in 2022. Huntley additionally ran for 137 yards and a rating that season.
Huntley appeared in 20 video games, together with 9 begins, over his first 4 seasons with the Ravens, serving because the backup to two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.
“This isn’t a direct reflection to Skylar as Tua’s backup,” McDaniel stated. “That is extra for the depth. I do assume that it helps the dynamics of the room to present one other man with beginning historical past to this crew and offers an added addition of a man that is a sign caller a crew can get behind.”
Quarterback Tim Boyle stays on the Dolphins apply squad.
The Dolphins will face the Seattle Seahawks at 4:05 p.m. EDT Sunday in Seattle.
