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Dolphins have no plans to add quarterback despite injuries

Tua Tagovailoa is recovering from a recent concussion and is reportedly staying put at quarterback for the Dolphins.

ESPN reported The possibility of the team adding another signal-caller “doesn't seem likely at this point,” one source said, adding that Miami “isn't keen on that at this point.”

The Dolphins will be without Tagovailoa for at least three more weeks, if not longer, after suffering the fourth concussion of his career in Week 2.

Miami Dolphins No. 1 Tua Tagovailoa watches during the second half of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 22, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Getty Images

Last week, head coach Mike McDaniel started backup Skyler Thompson during the team's 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Thompson is questionable to start this week after leaving the game in the third quarter with a rib injury, and questions remain as to whether he, Tim Boyle or Tyler Huntley will start against the Titans after Monday. are.

On Thursday, McDaniel was tight-lipped about the team's Week 4 quarterback situation.

“I'll let it happen,” McDaniel told reporters. “The quarterbacks who will be playing are [in Thursday’s practice] You will get action and great opportunities. You get to see guys play within this offense and play with their teammates. Once the week is over, I'll be sure to shout it from the top of the building. ”

Miami Dolphins No. 19 Skyler Thompson is injured during the third quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks on September 22, 2024 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Getty Images

The Dolphins have lost their last two games since beating the Jaguars in the season opener, going 1-2.

Since Tagovailoa's loss to the Bills on Sept. 12, Miami has totaled just three points over five quarters.

There was speculation that Tagovailoa would retire from the NFL after sustaining another gruesome head injury, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said earlier this month that he has “no plans to retire” and has already returned to the field. reported that they are aiming for

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel answers questions during a press conference at the NFL football team's training facility on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. AP

Tagovailoa signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension with the Dolphins in July after appearing in all 17 games last season and throwing for 4,624 yards and 29 touchdowns.

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