Dolphins release Mike White, leaving Skylar Thompson as the team’s No. 2 QB, AP source says WSOC TV [Video]

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are releasing quarterback Mike White, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday, leaving Skylar Thompson as Tua Tagovailoa’s likely backup for the 2024 season.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced White’s release.

White backed up Tagovailoa in 2023 after signing a two-year contract with the Dolphins last offseason. He appeared in six games in 2023, with 74 yards passing, one touchdown and one interception.

White and Thompson split reps throughout the preseason as they competed for the No. 2 spot. White completed 20 of 43 passes for 179 yards with no touchdowns. Thompson was 35 of 61 for 346 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.

Thompson appeared to secure the backup spot when he came in and directed two touchdown drives with 190 yards …