Skylar Thompson

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he's preparing for either Skylar Thompson or Teddy Bridgewater to start the last regular-season game as Miami attempts to ...

[Teddy Bridgewater](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16728/teddy-bridgewater) started in his place during Sunday's 23-21 loss to the [New England Patriots](/nfl/team/_/name/ne/new-england-patriots) but was forced to leave the game early after sustaining an injury to the pinkie finger on his right hand. McDaniel said Bridgewater injured his right pinkie finger while trying to make a tackle after throwing an interception against the Patriots. The Dolphins entered the month of December with an 8-3 record but have since lost five straight games. from his head coach to the player, no timeline has been discussed with intent. "It is a day-to-day process really that, that is most important that we adhere to. [Green Bay Packers](/nfl/team/_/name/gb/green-bay-packers) on Dec.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters he's preparing for rookie third-stringer Skylar Thompson or veteran backup Teddy Bridgewater to ...

Per McDaniel, the veteran signal-caller was pining to return to the game, but it would have been a precarious situation for Bridgewater. Thompson also dealt with a bloodied fingernail against the Pats. [Skylar Thompson](/players/skylar-thompson/) or veteran backup [Teddy Bridgewater](/players/teddy-bridgewater/) to start [Sunday](https://www.nfl.com/games/jets-at-dolphins-2022-reg-18) against the New York Jets as [Tua Tagovailoa](/players/tua-tagovailoa/) remains in the league's concussion protocol.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) sets to pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, ...

McDaniel said, “There’s a lot of variable that are going on for me right now in preparing for both Skylar and Teddy. We’ve proven that’s not a safe way to live.” I’ve been preparing for both Skylar and Teddy.” McDaniel added, “I know one thing for sure. You can’t just have one healthy quarterback. 7 seed in the AFC Playoffs.

Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's availability for next week's regular-season finale against the Jets is up in the air after he left Miami's 23-21 ...

The third-stringer had an interception and a late TD pass to Mike Gesicki to trim the deficit to 23-21. Coach Mike McDaniel thinks Bridgewater suffered the injury trying to make a tackle as Dugger crossed over the goal line. New England safety Kyle Dugger intercepted it and returned it 39 yards for a touchdown.

The stars are aligning for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs. After getting all the help they needed over the weekend, including beating the.

They need the same result for the New England Patriots, Week 18 underdogs to the Buffalo Bills. Thompson’s made one start, a 24-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6 while he played out the rest of yesterday’s game versus New England. After getting all the help they needed over the weekend, including beating the Baltimore Ravens Sunday night, they’re in a good position to have everything break their way again in Week 18.