The Miami Dolphins launched quarterback Tim Boyle on Friday. He completed seven pass attempts for 79 yards in Miami’s Week 3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks after Skylar Thompson was pressured to depart the sport with a rib harm.
Miami named Tyler Huntley the Week 5 starter in opposition to the New England Patriots, and Thompson was restricted all through the week as he recovers from the harm. The Dolphins could also be opening a spot on the 53-man roster for both large receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) or cornerback Cam Smith (hamstring), as each gamers practiced in full for three consecutive days this week.
Boyle has appeared in 5 video games over his six-year profession, most just lately beginning three video games for the New York Jets final season earlier than becoming a member of Miami’s observe squad in late August. He was elevated to the active roster on Sept. 21 after starter Tua Tagovailoa went on injured reserve.
NFL groups can have as much as 17 gamers on their observe squad if one participant is a member of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program. With 16 gamers already rostered and deal with Bayron Matos occupying the International Pathway Program spot, Miami could select to re-sign Boyle to the observe squad.