Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson was forced to exit the game during the team's 24-3 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Thompson, filling in for the injured Tua Tagovailoa, suffered a chest injury in the second half. The injury occurred during the Dolphins' second drive of the third quarter when Thompson took a hard hit. Medical staff attended to him on the field, and after a few minutes, he was able to leave under his own power and head to the locker room.

Following Thompson's injury, third-string quarterback Tim Boyle took over. Boyle was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad before the season began and was elevated to the active roster after Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve. Despite the team signing Tyler Huntley from the Ravens' practice squad, Huntley was designated as the emergency quarterback and did not play in Sunday's game.

During his time on the field, Thompson managed to complete 13 of 19 passes for 107 yards but also endured five sacks. This game marked his fourth career start for the Dolphins. Tagovailoa, who sustained a concussion in Week 2, is slated to miss at least three more games due to NFL rules requiring a player on injured reserve to sit out for a minimum of four games. Coach Mike McDaniel emphasized that there is no set timeline for Tagovailoa's return, and the team's priority is ensuring his full recovery. The quarterback is currently undergoing concussion protocol while being with the team in Seattle.

In addition to Thompson's departure, the Dolphins also faced setbacks as cornerback Kendall Fuller exited the game due to a concussion, and left tackle Terron Armstead was ruled out with an eye injury. These injuries add to the challenges for the Miami Dolphins as they navigate their quarterback situation and roster adjustments in the coming weeks.