The Miami Dolphins are signing former Pro Bowl quarterback Tyler Huntley from the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Huntley, 26, has spent most of his career with the Ravens,

The Miami Dolphins are signing QB Tyler Huntley from the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. Why is he called Snoop? How did he make the Pro Bowl?

“My momma would prefer Tyler,” he said. “Everybody calls me Snoop, so you can call me Snoop.” When Huntley played in the February 2023 Pro Bowl (as an injury replacement for Josh Allen), he met Snoop Dog, the rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, media personality and actor.

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler "Snoop" Huntley was named for rap legend Snoop Dogg. Does Tyler prefer Tyler or Snoop?

A multi-week absence (at a minimum) is in store as a result, and the Dolphins added quarterback depth in the form of Tyler Huntley. Skylar Thompson will serve as Miami’s starter moving forward, but the team opted to add Huntley off the Ravens’ practice squad on Monday.

Don’t wait, Mike McDaniel. Be bold and use Tyler “Snoop” Huntley’s most dangerous assets — his legs — this week when the Miami Dolphins visit the Seattle Seahawks. The Dolphins will need to find ways to generate offense for however long Tua Tagovailoa is out.

Getting thrown into the fire is commonplace for backup quarterbacks in the NFL. Thompson had to win a regular-season finale at the end of that 2022 campaign, albeit an ugly 11-6 decision against the New York Jets,