New York Jets Backup quarterback Mike White, who won over the fan base late in the season after another tumultuous year for Zach Wilson, is headed to an AFC East opponent.
White, 27, and Miami Dolphins agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $16 million on Monday, according to ESPN.
New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) winds up for a pass under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Adrian Krause)
The Florida native went 1-3 as the starter in New York, for 1,192 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions, but was sidelined for two games after suffering a significant rib injury. Buffalo bills In week 14.
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White will serve as a backup to the quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, His fifth-year option was picked up on Friday. He is entering the fourth year on his rookie deal and is set to make $23.2 million in guarantees.
Despite missing several games with two injuries in 2022, Tagovailoa led the Dolphins to a 9–8 record, second place in the AFC East and Miami’s first playoff berth since 2016.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa takes 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 pressure to trade New York Aaron Rodgers.
Jets owner Woody Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett all traveled to California last week to meet with Rodgers in person.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers credits hallucinogens for overcoming his fear of mortality. (Peter Jonelet/ICON Sportswire via Getty Images)
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According to multiple reports, the meeting went well with one report over the weekend indicating that a deal between the two sides was “essentially done.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
