Dolphins sign former Jets backup QB Mike White to two-year deal: reports

New York Jets backup quarterback Mike White, who gained over the fan base late within the season following one other tumultuous 12 months for Zach Wilson, is heading to an AFC East rival. 

White, 27, and the Miami Dolphins agreed to a two-year deal value as much as $16 million on Monday, in keeping with ESPN. 

The Florida native went 1-3 as a starter in New York, throwing for 1,192 yards, three touchdowns and 4 interceptions, however he was sidelined for 2 video games after struggling a major rib damage in opposition to the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. 

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White will function a backup to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose fifth-year possibility was picked up on Friday. He’s getting into the fourth 12 months on his rookie deal and is ready to earn $23.2 million in ensures. 

Regardless of lacking a number of video games in 2022 with two concussions, Tagovailoa led the Dolphins to a 9-8 report, a second-place end within the AFC East and Miami’s first playoff berth since 2016.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa takes the sphere for his recreation in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers at Exhausting Rock Stadium on Dec. 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens.  (John McCall/South Florida Solar Sentinel/Tribune Information Service through Getty Pictures)

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White’s transfer to Florida comes amid New York’s push to commerce for Aaron Rodgers. 

Jets proprietor Woody Johnson, basic supervisor Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett all flew out to California final week to fulfill with Rodgers in particular person. 

Inexperienced Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers credited hallucinogens for overcoming his concern of mortality. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)

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In line with a number of stories, the assembly went effectively with one report over the weekend indicating a deal between the 2 sides was “primarily executed.” 

The Related Press contributed to this report.