new york jets Backup quarterback Mike White, who won over the fan base late in the season after another tumultuous year for Zach Wilson, heads to an AFC East rival.
White, 27, and the miami dolphins agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $16 million on Monday, according to ESPN.
New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) ends up passing under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
The Florida native went 1-3 as a starter in New York, passing for 1,192 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions, but was sidelined for two games after suffering a major rib injury against the buffalo bills at week 14.
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White will serve as the quarterback’s backup. Tua Tagovailoa, whose fifth-year option was picked up Friday. He is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract and is set to earn $23.2 million in guarantees.
Despite missing several games in 2022 with two concussions, Tagovailoa led the Dolphins to a 9-8 record, a second-place finish in the AFC East and Miami’s first playoff berth since 2016.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa walks onto the field for their game against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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White’s move to Florida comes amid New York’s push to trade for Aaron Rogers.
Jets owner Woody Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett flew to California last week to meet with Rodgers in person.
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According to multiple reports, the meeting went well with a report over the weekend stating that a deal between the two parties was «essentially done.»
Associated Press contributed to this report.