Dolphins reportedly sign QB Quinn as backup

Brady Quinn has a new team with the Dolphins. (USATSI)

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It was less than two weeks ago when Brady Quinn was supposed to be done as an NFL quarterback and was set to help cover college football and the NFL for Fox Sports.

Looks like Quinn isn't done after all, as he reportedly signed with the Dolphins, according to NFL.com's Jeff Darlington.

That means he'll likely compete with Matt Moore and Pat Devlin for the right to back up starter Ryan Tannehill, though both of those backup quarterbacks are currently dealing with injuries. Quinn also simply could be a camp arm that won't have a job after Moore and Devlin return.

Miami also reportedly worked out Rex Grossman and John Skelton before ultimately selecting Quinn, who also tried out for the Patriots earlier this month.

While Quinn was on the rosters of the Jets and Rams last year, he hasn't thrown an NFL pass since he started eight games for the Chiefs in 2012, going 1-7 in the process.

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