Skylar Thompson became the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins after Tua Tagovailoa’s injury
13 september 2024 в 23:37
Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Skyler Thompson entered the game after starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion during the game against the Buffalo Bills on September 12th, Thursday. Despite joining the game in the third quarter, 27-year-old Thompson was able to gain 80 passing yards.
Thompson, who has been with the Dolphins for several years, found himself in a familiar situation; he had previously replaced the injured Tagovailoa in 2022 when Tua suffered two concussions. After the game, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel praised Thompson’s performance, stating: «There's a reason he was our backup quarterback. That being said, we will bring someone else in. We’re just evaluating the pluses and minuses of different situations and going through all those possibilities to do what’s best for the team. But as of today, I expect Skyler to be next in line».
Now that Thompson is in the spotlight, HollywoodLife has gathered five facts about the football player:
Skyler Thompson was born on June 4, 1997.
He was born in Palmyra, Missouri.
Thompson attended Kansas State University, where he played college football.
Skyler was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round in 2022. Since joining the NFL, he has achieved 614 yards and one touchdown, mostly serving as a backup as Tua played in all games in 2023. He appeared in eight games, starting twice in the 2022 season. With Tua’s recent injury, it is expected that Thompson will start in the upcoming games until Tua is ready to return.
In a post-game interview with AP News, Thompson expressed confidence in his ability to take on the responsibility: «What lies ahead, who knows, but honestly, I’m confident. I feel like I’m ready for whatever comes. I’ll prepare and work hard, do everything I can to lead this team and do my job».
After the game, Thompson talked about his relationship with Tua, saying: «[I] really love Tua; we’ve built great relationships with him. You care about the person more than the player, and everyone in the organization will say the same», - he said in a post-game interview published on X by CBS Sports
Thompson, who has been with the Dolphins for several years, found himself in a familiar situation; he had previously replaced the injured Tagovailoa in 2022 when Tua suffered two concussions. After the game, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel praised Thompson’s performance, stating: «There's a reason he was our backup quarterback. That being said, we will bring someone else in. We’re just evaluating the pluses and minuses of different situations and going through all those possibilities to do what’s best for the team. But as of today, I expect Skyler to be next in line».
Now that Thompson is in the spotlight, HollywoodLife has gathered five facts about the football player:
Skyler Thompson was born on June 4, 1997.
He was born in Palmyra, Missouri.
Thompson attended Kansas State University, where he played college football.
Skyler was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round in 2022. Since joining the NFL, he has achieved 614 yards and one touchdown, mostly serving as a backup as Tua played in all games in 2023. He appeared in eight games, starting twice in the 2022 season. With Tua’s recent injury, it is expected that Thompson will start in the upcoming games until Tua is ready to return.
In a post-game interview with AP News, Thompson expressed confidence in his ability to take on the responsibility: «What lies ahead, who knows, but honestly, I’m confident. I feel like I’m ready for whatever comes. I’ll prepare and work hard, do everything I can to lead this team and do my job».
After the game, Thompson talked about his relationship with Tua, saying: «[I] really love Tua; we’ve built great relationships with him. You care about the person more than the player, and everyone in the organization will say the same», - he said in a post-game interview published on X by CBS Sports
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