James Walker, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Dolphins free-agent profile: QB Matt Moore

This offseason the Miami Dolphins have 16 free agents, 12 of which are unrestricted.

ESPN.com’s Dolphins page will examine pending free agents and their chances of returning. On Tuesday, we take a look at Miami’s backup quarterback.

Player: QB Matt Moore

Status: Unrestricted

2014 stats: 2-of-4 passing, 21 yards, zero touchdowns, zero interceptions

Analysis: Moore, who is a former starter for the Dolphins, had an uneventful past three seasons backing up quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Miami's starting quarterback is very durable and has made 48 consecutive starts for the Dolphins. That’s left Moore with little game action. In talking with Moore, I get the sense he wants to explore his options. He’s one of the top backup quarterbacks in the entire NFL, but Moore wants a chance to compete for a starting job, which he hasn’t had the opportunity to do in Miami for the past two seasons. The Dolphins paid Moore $4 million last year, which is an example of how much they value their No. 2 quarterback. But with tight cap room and bigger needs on the roster, Miami could seek a more affordable backup via the draft or free agency.

Chances of returning: 35 percent

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