Saturday marked the end of the Skylar Thompson era for the Miami Dolphins. The franchise released the third-year quarterback in a wave of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

The franchise signed practice defensive tackle Matt Dickerson to the active roster and activated wide receiver Grant DuBose off injured reserve. Tackle Ryan Hayes and long snapper Zach Triner were also elevated to the active roster for Sunday’s game.

Thompson appeared in 10 games during his three years in Miami, completing 81 of 138 pass attempts with one passing touchdown. He completed 21 of 33 pass attempts for only 187 yards in three appearances this season. With depth issues elsewhere, the Dolphins proceed with Tyler Huntley as backup quarterback, but Thompson could land on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Dickerson’s career began with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and he signed to the Dolphins practice squad on Oct. 25, 2024. He logged 15 tackles across 12 appearances with the Kansas City Chiefs last season but has yet to see the field this year.

DuBose caught one of three targets this season and suffered a shoulder injury in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills. A 2023 seventh-round pick by the Green Bay Packers, the Dolphins hope DuBose can also help improve one of the NFL’s worst special teams units.

Players can only be elevated from the practice squad three times, and Sunday marks the third time Triner will be called up for game day. Since starting Blake Ferguson has fully practiced back-to-back weeks, Miami may be leveraging the roster spot elsewhere with Triner available.

With starting left tackle Terron Armstead doubtful, elevating Hayes was to be expected. Miami’s depth in the trenches will be tested especially against a defense anchored by Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.

Texas Tech has landed it’s first transfer portal wide receiver of the 2024 winter portal window, landing Miami (OH) wide receiver Reggie Virgil.

Virgil was in on his visit to Lubbock which started Thursday night and has decided to become a Red Raider while holding offers from Auburn, Michigan, Florida State, Miami (FL), among others while also forgoing a scheduled visit to Oklahoma.

In his career, the lengthy outside receiver has posted 43 receptions for 878 yards and ten touchdowns with almost all of that production coming in the 2024 season.

Virgil caught nine touchdowns with over 800 yards this season for the Redhawks.

Virgil will have one remaining season of eligibility with a possible redshirt season after playing in 11 games as a true freshman in 2022 and contributing again in 2023.

For his height, Virgil has excellent linear speed, reaching over 20 mph routinely on his vertical routes, per PFF.

Joining the likes of Caleb Douglas and Coy Eakin, the Red Raiders are looking towards having another strong receiver room in 2025.