David Fales is returning to the Dolphins on a one-year deal, ESPN first reported, just days after the Dolphins let him hit the market.
Fales was a restricted free agent, and would have been in line for at least $1.9 million this season if the Dolphins had tendered him. They decided against it, perhaps because they figured they could bring him back at a discount.
Fales was the Dolphins’ fourth option at quarterback last year, but saw action in the season finale when Jay Cutler’s day ended after just one series. He completed 29 of 43 passes for 265 yards, a touchdown and an interception and nearly rallied the Dolphins from a big deficit against the Bills.