The Splash Zone 10/13/22: Dolphins Plan To Start Skylar Thompson At Quarterback

Even though Tua Tagovailoa is back at practice with his teammates, he still has some work to do before seeing the playing field for the Miami Dolphins. Teddy Bridgewater is also going through the concussion protocol, even though he doesn’t have one and he should be back at practice on Thursday. Mike McDaniel met with the media yesterday and the plan at quarterback for Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings is to start the seventh round rookie, Skylar Thompson. With Bridgewater unable to practice, McDaniel must feel it’s better to throw Thompson out there who has been able to participate all week.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Tua Tagovailoa ruled out again; Dolphins to start Skylar Thompson
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will take a small step Wednesday toward returning to football but has been ruled out for a second straight week because of a concussion.

Mike McDaniel

Miami Dolphins Head coach Mike McDaniel October 12 Takeaways - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Checking out the key points of Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel's media session at the Baptist Health Training Complex

Dolphins Quarterbacks

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa returns to practice just under two weeks after suffering frightening concussion - CBSSports.com
It’s still unknown when Tagovailoa will return to the playing field

What Miami's Skylar Thompson Over Teddy Bridgewater Decision Says About Dolphins' QB Situation
Mike McDaniel named Skylar Thompson as the Miami Dolphins' Week 6 starter even if Teddy Bridgewater is cleared to play.

Skylar Thompson on starting in Week 6: It's a dream come true - ProFootballTalk
With Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater both in concussion protocol, rookie Skylar Thompson is now set to make his first career start against the Vikings on Sunday.

Vikings at Dolphins

Dolphins’ Howard said he will play Sunday. And injury updates and change in the building
Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard said his injured groin muscles are feeling better and he will play on Sunday against Minnesota (1 p.m., Fox).

Dolphins Community Outreach

Raheem Mostert, Dolphins give relief in Ft. Myers after Hurricane Ian - Miami Dolphins Blog- ESPN
The Dolphins banded together to deliver food, water and supplies to White's hometown.

Former Dolphins

Larry Csonka, ‘heart’ of Dolphins glory days, on his life of adventure — and perfection | Opinion
It was 1987 when the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, made Larry Csonka one of its own. He had grown up on a farm a half hour north in Stow, Ohio, one of six kids in a Hungarian family of modest means. They made their own butter. When nature called, you went out back and used the outhouse.

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

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Tua injury update: Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will resume on-field activities; “highly unlikely” to play vs. Minnesota Vikings - The Phinsider
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Miami Dolphins Injury Update: Dolphins optimistic Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill will be able to play Sunday vs. Minnesota Vikings - The Phinsider
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