Dolphins confirm Skylar Thompson will start vs. Bills; Tagovailoa, Mostert are out
MIAMI GARDENS — Rookie Skylar Thompson will start at quarterback for the Dolphins against the Buffalo Bills in Sunday's wild-card game, coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Friday.
Starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains in the same early stage of concussion protocol, McDaniel added. Tagovailoa is listed as out, as is leading rusher Raheem Mostert, who has a broken finger.
Jeff Wilson will likely get the bulk of carries.
Offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg (hand) is the only other player listed as out or doubtful, which may be the best the Dolphins could have hoped for in a week when a dozen players either missed practice time or were limited.
Teddy Bridgewater, who has a dislocated pinky, is expected to back up Thompson. Bridgewater is listed as questionable along with tackle Terron Armstead, who has four injuries but practiced on a limited basis for the first time Friday.
"My goal is to be out there, lined up, at left tackle on Sunday," Armstead said.
Also questionable are linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle, hand), fullback Alec Ingold (thumb), tackle Kendall Lamm (ankle) and receiver Cedrick Wilson (hip, groin).
For the Bills, receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (shoulder) are questionable.
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