The Dolphins signed veteran Mike Glennon to their practice squad, and he would presumably be next in line after Thompson.
McDaniel said earlier this week that Tua Tagovailoa, who is in the concussion protocol, is not in the team’s plans for the meeting with the Jets.
The Dolphins do not control their own destiny entering Week 18. Miami will claim one of the AFC wild-card spots with a victory in the final game and a Patriots loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 18.