MIAMI -- Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson was physically unable to return to Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings after he left in the first half with a thumb injury to his throwing hand, coach Mike McDaniel said.
Thompson, who made his first career start, appeared to hit his right hand on a Vikings defender's helmet while attempting a pass in the second quarter. He left for the locker room and did not return until the third quarter -- but only to the sideline, not to the game.