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Who Is Skylar Thompson? 5 Things About the Dolphins Backup Quarterback

The Miami Dolphins are now relying on their backup quarterback, Skylar Thompson, to lead them to victory after starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion.

Thompson, who has been with the Dolphins for a couple of years, found himself in a familiar situation; he had previously taken over for the injured Tagovailoa in 2022 when Tua suffered two other concussions. After the game, Miami Coach Mike McDaniel praised Thompson’s performance, stating, “There was a reason he was our backup quarterback. Since joining the NFL, he has achieved 614 yards and one touchdown, having mostly served as a backup since Tua played every game in 2023.

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