Brissett agrees to 1-year deal to be Dolphins backup QB

Updated Mar. 16, 2021 7:01 p.m. ET

Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Quarterback Jacoby Brissett agreed Tuesday to a $7.5 million, one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, where he'll replace

Fitzpatrick, hoping to win a starting job at age 38, agreed this week to sign with the Washington Football Team after two seasons in Miami.

Brissett, a five-year veteran and native of West Palm Beach, Florida, was the backup for the Indianapolis Colts last year. He went 7-8 as a starter with them in 2019, and was 4-11 as their starter in 2017.

Miami also agreed to terms with running back Malcolm Brown, a six-year veteran who rushed for a career-high 419 yards as a reserve with the Los Angeles Rams last year. He'll likely also contribute on special teams.

The Dolphins may pursue a starting running back in the draft.

Brissett was a rookie backup for the New England Patriots in 2016 when their defensive coaching assistants included Brian Flores, now Miami's head coach. Brissett has a career passer rating of 84.1, compared with Fitzpatrick's 82.3.

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