Tim Boyle Joins Miami Dolphins as Team Tweaks Roster
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 19:10
Tim Boyle's Addition to the Dolphins Roster
The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed QB Tim Boyle to the active roster off their practice squad, placing long snapper Blake Ferguson on the reserve/non-football illness list. The team also signed long snapper Matt Overton to the practice squad.
Roster Updates and Player Backgrounds
Additionally, the Dolphins elevated Overton and cornerback Nik Needham to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
- Tim Boyle has appeared in 21 career games with five starts across teams such as Green Bay, Detroit, and Chicago.
- This season, he played as a reserve quarterback in Miami's Week 3 contest, completing 7-of-13 passes for 79 yards.
- During his career, Boyle has completed 121-of-196 passes (62.3 pct.) for 1,013 yards with four touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Tim Boyle entered the league as an undrafted college free agent with Green Bay in 2018 after finishing his collegiate career at Eastern Kentucky.
Long Snapper Moves
- Ferguson has played in 72 games for the Dolphins, totaling eight special teams tackles.
- He was nominated for the Salute to Service Award three times from 2021 to 2023.
- Needham has appeared in 62 games with 27 starts in six seasons with Miami, contributing a notable tackle record.
- Matt Overton brings 139 career games worth of experience, including Pro Bowl recognition in 2013.
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