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The Miami Dolphins have named Mike White as their backup quarterback, beating out Skylar Thompson for the job. White signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Dolphins this offseason and competed with Thompson throughout the summer for the backup role. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel praised White's understanding of the system and his veteran experience. The Dolphins have had to rely on backup quarterbacks multiple times in the past due to injuries to their starter, Tua Tagovailoa. White has previous starting experience with the New York Jets, while Thompson started three games as a rookie last season. The Dolphins also have a new rule this season that allows for an emergency third quarterback if he is a member of the 53-man roster.
- Mike White has been named the backup quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, beating out Skylar Thompson for the job.
- White signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Dolphins this offseason.
- Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel praised White's understanding of the system and his veteran experience.
- The Dolphins have had to rely on backup quarterbacks multiple times in the past due to injuries to their starter, Tua Tagovailoa.
- White has previous starting experience with the New York Jets, while Thompson started three games as a rookie last season.
- The Dolphins have a new rule this season that allows for an emergency third quarterback if he is a member of the 53-man roster.
Mike White | QB
Pickup
- Mike White has been named the backup quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.
- White signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Dolphins this offseason.
- White has previous starting experience with the New York Jets, completing 62.2% of his passes for 1,943 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
- White turned in explosive starts against the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears in 2021 and 2022, respectively, throwing for a combined 720 yards and six touchdowns against two interceptions.
Skylar Thompson | QB
- Skylar Thompson competed with Mike White for the backup quarterback job but was not chosen.
- Thompson started three games as a rookie last season.
Tua Tagovailoa | QB
Injury
- The Dolphins have had to rely on backup quarterbacks multiple times in the past due to injuries to Tua Tagovailoa.
- Tagovailoa has yet to play a full season because of injuries, playing 13 games each of the past two seasons.
- Tagovailoa was sidelined by two diagnosed concussions last season.
- Tagovailoa bulked up his frame this offseason and took jiu-jitsu classes to better protect himself when he falls to the ground.
Miami Dolphins
- The Dolphins have named Mike White as their backup quarterback.
- The Dolphins have had to rely on backup quarterbacks multiple times in the past due to injuries to their starter, Tua Tagovailoa.
- The Dolphins have a new rule this season that allows for an emergency third quarterback if he is a member of the 53-man roster.