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The Miami Dolphins have reportedly reached an agreement with Mike White on a two-year deal worth $16million, putting an end to the quarterback's three-year stay in New York.
White, who turns 28 later this month, presumably becomes the primary backup to concussion-prone Tua Tagovailoa, who has played in just 36 career games since being drafted No. 5 overall by Miami in 2020.
The Dolphins still have Skylar Thompson on the roster. Last year's primary backup, Teddy Bridgewater, is an unrestricted free agent.
White, a South Florida native, went 1-3 as a starter for the New York Jets in 2022 before he was lost to injury. He initially began the season as the team's third-string quarterback behind Zach Wilson and Joe Flacco.
White made his first start last season in a 10-31 home win against the Chicago Bears, throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns, as the Jets looked
