NFL Rumors: Dolphins to Start QB3 in Week 6

After a promising 3-0 start that included a monumental win over their division rival Buffalo Bills, the Miami Dolphins' season has taken an ugly turn. In consecutive losses, the team has lost a starting quarterback to a first-half concussion. Now, the Dolphins will start their third quarterback in as many weeks when Skylar Thompson takes the field against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater are still in the concussion protocol as of today.

If Teddy is cleared by tomorrow, he will backup Skylar Thompson. If he’s not cleared, Reid Sinnett will be elevated from practice squad to back up Thompson.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 14, 2022

According to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, top quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater remain in concussion protocol as of Friday morning, all but assuring Thompson gets the nod this Sunday. Thompson stumbled in relief for Bridgewater in Week 5, throwing for 158 net passing yards on 35 dropbacks and losing 40-17 against the New York Jets.

Opening day starter Tagovailoa has been out the past two weeks following a frightening and controversial head injury suffered in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Bridgewater exited early in the first quarter of Week 5 after a single pass attempt with concussion symptoms.

From NFL Now: The latest on the #Dolphins QB situation and why Skylar Thompson is expected to start on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/aUlKpmqWoq
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 12, 2022

Thompson joined the Dolphins as their 247th overall pick in this year's draft after a five-year career at Kansas St. He threw for 7124 yards and 42 touchdowns over his 45 appearances, pitching in another 1087 yards and 26 touchdowns on the ground. Inexperienced and unpolished as a passer, Thompson will at least have a plum matchup in his first career matchup: the Vikings rank 28th in the league in net yards allowed per passing attempt.