MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are signing backup quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Ravens' practice squad as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with the third diagnosed concussion of his pro career. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the move first reported by NFL Network on Monday, saying that Huntley is being added for depth behind current No.
2 quarterback Skylar Thompson. Tagovailoa remains in the NFL's concussion protocol after leaving a 31-10 loss to Buffalo last Thursday. McDaniel said there's still not enough information to know whether Tagovailoa will go on injured reserve .
“That’s gonna be driven by medical experts," McDaniel said, “and when we get the appropriate information and discuss with Tua, then Chris (general manager Chris Grier) and I can discuss that. Not quite ready to make a distinction on that.” Huntley, who goes by the nickname “Snoop,” signed with the Browns as a free agent in March but was released in August amid roster cuts.
The Ravens then brought him back for a second stint with the team. Huntley was one of numerous veteran quarterbacks who were available for the Dolphins to consider in the wake of Tagovailoa's head injury. Tagovailoa was hurt on a play where he collided with Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin.
He ran for a first down and then initiated the contact by lowering his shoulder into Hamlin instead of sliding. Players from both teams immediately motioned that Tagovailoa was hurt, and as he lay on the turf the quarterbac.