The Dolphins have a few candidates for the backup role.

With Tua Tagovailoa returning to practice on Wednesday, with the intention of starting on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, one crucial question remains.

Who will serve as Tagovailoa’s backup against the Cardinals?

After activating Tagovailoa, the Dolphins will have three or more quarterbacks on the active roster before making a corresponding move.

Tagovailoa is not expected to be activated until Wednesday after completing the concussion protocol.

As of Monday afternoon, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has not decided what the backup quarterback situation will look like.

‘Not at the moment. That is yet to be determined,” McDaniel said. “Some information still needs to be collected.”

Some of that information could relate to Huntley’s status. Huntley started at quarterback on Sunday in Indianapolis. He left the Colts game with a shoulder injury and did not return to the game after leaving in the third quarter.

The severity of the injury has not been disclosed. Information about Huntley is minimal.

“My feeling is that I don’t realize it yet. It went from, “Okay, we’ll keep you posted on whether or not he can get back into the game,” Unpleasant ‘He won’t be back in the match’McDaniel said. “So there are still things going on with the evaluation process and I will make a decision on that with the coaching staff and Chris (Grier). That will probably happen tomorrow where I’ll push those thoughts a little bit.

The Dolphins also need to evaluate their medical status: Thompson, who won the backup job in training camp. Thompson suffered a rib/chest injury against Seattle last month and has not played a game since. Thompson was dressed and designated as the emergency quarterback against Indianapolis.

Tim Boyle was signed to the active roster for the game against Indianapolis. He came into the game when Huntley was injured. His status to remain on the roster once Tagovailoa returns is also uncertain.