Skylar Thompson
FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. This season revealed, like never before, a glaring amount of instability at quarterback in the NFL, whether because of injury — the reason for nearly half of all changes during the regular season, according to an AP analysis — or poor performance.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spate

By Josh Dubow And Howard Fendrich Feb. 07, 2023 11:00 AM EST

Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe (21), left, hangs onto Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) before knocking the ball loose during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler recovered the ball for a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Analysis: Bills, Bengals look shaky in wins, set up rematch

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) looks to throw during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Dolphins fall just short in wild-card playoff upset of Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Jan. 15, 2023 08:20 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11), left, is congratulated by quarterback Josh Allen after his touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills hang on for 34-31 wild-card win over Dolphins

By John Wawrow Jan. 15, 2023 05:13 PM EST

Fans stand for photographs by a sign in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic on-field collapse in the team's previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills turn focus to Dolphins, with Hamlin recovering at home

By John Wawrow Jan. 12, 2023 08:39 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Chiefs top seed in AFC, but title game could be in Atlanta

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2023 07:10 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a pass before running in for a touchdown against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills face AFC East rival Dolphins in wild-card playoff

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 02:10 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sets up to pass during fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Tua Tagovailoa ruled out of Dolphins' playoff game vs. Bills

By Alanis Thames Jan. 11, 2023 12:21 PM EST

Miami Dolphins place kicker Jason Sanders (7) kicks a field goal as punter Thomas Morstead (4)holds, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets129, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins focus on getting healthy ahead of Buffalo game

By Alanis Thames Jan. 09, 2023 06:15 PM EST

Miami Dolphins place kicker Jason Sanders (7) celebrates after kicking the go-ahead kick during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Herald, Al Diaz via AP)
Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6

By Alanis Thames Jan. 08, 2023 04:31 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell, center, watches as practice squad quarterback Mike Glennon (16) and quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) do drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Glennon was signed to the practice squad Wednesday amid injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tagovailoa out, rookie Thompson to start for Miami vs. Jets

By Alanis Thames Jan. 06, 2023 12:48 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. Thompson replaced quarterback Teddy Bridgewater after an apparent injury. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dolphins have one last shot at playoffs in Week 18 vs. Jets

By Alanis Thames Jan. 05, 2023 05:56 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) walks on the sideline after an apparent injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Somehow, the Dolphins still have a real chance at playoffs

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 02, 2023 04:40 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) walks on the sideline after an apparent injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Injury-plagued Dolphins still alive despite latest setback

By Brendan Mcgair Jan. 01, 2023 06:40 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) beats Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (9) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 01, 2023 04:30 PM EST

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, right, talks with Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) during warm-ups ahead of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins lose another QB to injury, drop 3rd straight game

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 16, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) carries the ball against New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota visits Miami looking to extend 3-game win streak

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter of an NFL match between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Hot Vikings pose tough Week 6 test for ebbing Dolphins

By Alanis Thames Oct. 13, 2022 03:14 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Michael Carter (32) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets creating an identity by flourishing in 4th quarter

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 12, 2022 06:17 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Pro Picks takes Commanders to rally around Wentz, beat Bears

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 12, 2022 12:42 PM EDT