The Dolphins signed Thompson to the practice squad Tuesday. Thompson was waived from the Dolphins' active roster Saturday after losing out on the backup quarterback job to Tyler Huntley. Thompson has opted to remain in Miami on the practice squad and could serve as the Dolphins' emergency quarterback behind Huntley and Tua Tagovailoa for the final three games of the 2024 regular season.
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Team
Miami Dolphins
Birthdate
6/4/1997 (27)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'2", 210 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 7; Pk (MIA)
Birthplace
Independence, MO, USA
Position
QB
College
Kansas State
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Miami Dolphins
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
The Dolphins signed Thompson to the practice squad Tuesday. Thompson was waived from the Dolphins' active roster Saturday after losing out on the backup quarterback job to Tyler Huntley. Thompson has opted to remain in Miami on the practice squad and could serve as the Dolphins' emergency quarterback behind Huntley and Tua Tagovailoa for the final three games of the 2024 regular season.
The Dolphins waived Thompson on Saturday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Thompson got into two games (including one as a starter) early in the season when Tua Tagovailoa was hurt and completed 21 of 33 pass attempts for 187 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while adding one rush for four yards. However, he suffered an injury to his ribs that cost him time, and Tyler Huntley has since surpassed Thompson as Miami's preferred backup QB. Thompson's departure Saturday made room for wide receiver Grant DuBose (shoulder) to be activated off injured reserve.
Thompson will not handle backup quarterback duties against the Jets on Sunday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports. Thompson has been serving as Tua Tagovailoa's backup, but he'll turn those duties over to Tyler Huntley beginning in Week 14. The 27-year-old will still likely serve as an emergency No. 3 option though.
Thompson (ribs) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel declined Wednesday to state whether Thompson will act as the team's backup quarterback for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, but he noted that Tyler Huntley (shoulder) is expected to miss Week 8. With Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) practicing on a limited basis and potentially in line to start Sunday, Thompson, Tim Boyle and practice-squad member C.J. Beathard could all be candidates for the No. 2 gig.
Thompson (ribs) is inactive as the Dolphins' inactive emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Colts. Though deemed a full practice participant this past week, Thompson approached the contest listed as questionable. Now that he's been listed as the team's emergency quarterback versus Indianapolis, Tim Boyle is slated to back up Tyler Huntley in the continued absence of Tua Tagovailoa (concussion).
Thompson (ribs) practiced without limitations all week but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Thompson is more likely than not to dress considering he posted three full practices, but he hasn't quite received a firm green light to return from the rib injury he suffered Week 3. Even if Thompson suits up Sunday, he'll be the backup to Tyler Huntley.
Thompson (ribs) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Thompson looks back to full health after a ribs injury kept him inactive for Miami's last two contests, putting him in position to work as the top backup to Tyler Huntley during Sunday's road matchup against the Colts. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remains on IR and won't be eligible to practice prior to Oct. 23, and Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has already indicated that Huntley will likely keep a grip on the starting gig until Miami's franchise quarterback returns.
Thompson (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game at New England. The Dolphins included Thompson among its inactives for a second consecutive contest, and he'll again be serving as the emergency third quarterback behind starter Tyler Huntley and No. 2 Tim Boyle, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com. Thompson has been tending to a rib injury for two weeks running, but it remains to be seen if he'll be in consideration to start or even be the team's backup signal-caller once he's healthy while Tua Tagovailoa remains on IR due to a concussion.
Thompson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports. Thompson sat out Week 4 against the Titans after getting hurt in his Week 3 start against the Seahawks, but he has a chance to gain clearance for Week 5 after three consecutive limited practices. Even if Thompson's cleared to return, he would be the backup to Tyler Huntley, who will make a second consecutive start.