MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins ' quarterback on "Monday Night Football" against the Tennessee Titans was unknown all week: Tyler "Snoop" Huntley , Skylar Thompson or Tim Boyle ?
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Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel addressed the media on Saturday, two days before the game.
McDaniel was asked who will step in for Tua Tagovailoa , who is on injured reserve.
It will be Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, McDaniel announced.
McDaniel said it became apparent that Thompson's ribs injury was not responding well enough. But he may be able to serve as an emergency third quarterback, with Boyle as backup.
"Snoop knows what is required to win over teammates and lead people," McDaniel said. "We've been very high on Snoop, high enough to give him a roster spot on the 53."
McDaniel said Huntley has assimilated into the locker room and the team is excited for him.
Asked about Snoop's mobility, McDaniel said the Dolphins will do whatever is best to win this week.
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Thompson started Miami's loss at Seattle, but was knocked out with a ribs injury.
Thompson was limited all week.
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Other Dolphins whose status were in question entering Saturday included left tackle Terron Armstead and starting cornerback Kendall Fuller, each of whom left the last game with concussions.
Both players are ruled out, McDaniel said.
Armstead was not spotted at Saturday's practice. Fuller was, as he progressed through protocols.
Miami can use rookie Patrick Paul or veteran Kendall Lamm at left tackle.
McDaniel did not announce who will start at left tackle.
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Miami could use undrafted Storm Duck or undrafted Ethan Bonner at cornerback opposite Jalen Ramsey.
Former Titans linebacker David Long has a hamstring injury
Another key player who had not practiced since Miami's last game is starting middle linebacker David Long, a former Tennessee Titans player.
If Long were unable to play, it would mean more time for Anthony Walker and/or Duke Riley.
McDaniel said Long wants to play but it would take something remarkable to return from the hamstring injury.
Long understands the season is more important than who he has played for before.
McDaniel is not optimistic but won't rule it out. Long was not seen Saturday.
Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is trying to return for Monday, McDaniel said.
But McDaniel added they aren't going to have him return prematurely if he can't properly protect himself.
Mostert was participating in practice Saturday.
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