As he does, Miami is handing the keys over to backup Skylar Thompson. In the wake of Tagovailoa's head injury, head coach Mike McDaniel described Thompson as the "next man up."

The Miami Dolphins are comfortable with their offense in the hands of a former Kansas State quarterback. The Dolphins announced Friday they are moving forward

I’m super excited for that,’ Skylar Thompson said. ‘For me, that’s what you want. That’s why football is such a great game: having a road opportunity with the guys.’

Skylar Thompson is kind of like the teenager who has been handed the keys to his father's sports car. Thompson will be behind the wheel of Miami's high-octane offense when

Thompson getting the QB call The Miami Dolphins will plan to start Skylar Thompson at quarterback in Week Three when the play the Seahawks in Seattle. With Tua Tagovailoa in concussion protocol, Mike McDaniel will turn to the 2022 draft pick in a hostile environment.

The Dolphins' backup quarterback is Skylar Thompson, a former 7th-round draft pick from Kansas State who was selected a few spot ahead of 49ers star Brock Purdy. The Dolphins kept Thompson, 27, over veteran Mike White, who is now a member of the Buffalo Bills.

Skylar Thompson explains why he's better prepared to take charge of the Miami Dolphins (in place of Tua Tagovailoa) than when he was a rookie.

There’s a yawning gap between the confidence in Skylar Thompson held by Miami Dolphins players and by their fans. Outside of team HQ, there’s a sense among Dolphins doomers that the season is shot with Tua Tagovailoa out for at least the next four games.