MIAMI — Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is the newest member of the Miami Dolphins.
The Dolphins will sign Huntley following Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported Monday. A Broward County native, Huntley was most recently on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad.
Huntley earned his single Pro Bowl appearance in 2022 when he stepped up for the Ravens after an injury to Lamar Jackson. That year, he threw for more than 650 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
“He was replacing the league MVP,” coach Mike McDaniel said Monday afternoon, “and you could tell from far away that he was a guy that the team absolutely believed he could lead them to victory. I think that’s a very huge tangible thing for a non-QB1.”
McDaniel emphasized Monday that Huntley’s signing had little to do with the ability of Skylar Thompson, who will likely start Sunday afternoon against the Seattle Seahawks.
“This was not a move in any way shape or form is not any direct reflection as Skylar as Tua’s backup,” McDaniel said. “This was more for the depth. I do think that it helps the dynamics of the room and to give another guy with starting history to this team.”
McDaniel added that he and general manager Chris Grier did not have “enough information” to speculate whether Tagovailoa would go on injured reserve. The franchise quarterback suffered a concussion late in the third quarter after he dove headfirst into Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s abdomen during Thursday’s 31-10 loss to Buffalo.
“He’s downstairs, smiling with teammates, working with medical staff diligently,” McDaniel said of Tagovailoa Monday afternoon. The coach refused to give any indication whether Tagovailoa showed any symptoms. “He’s doing well today. He’s feeling good.”