ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 27: David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ralph Wilson Stadium on August 27, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
The Dolphins have reportedly signed David Garrard to a one-year deal, securing their apparent backup to Matt Moore and keeping them in a holding pattern for another season.
Just hours after having it confirmed that they whiffed on Peyton Manning, the Miami Dolphins signed free agent quarterback David Garrard to a one-year contract, multiple outlets are reporting. Garrard didn't play in 2011 after being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars during training camp because of a bad back. The Dolphins reportedly were in contract talks with Alex Smith, but CBS' Pete Prisco speculated that they'll stay in a holding pattern until the 2013 NFL Draft.
David Garrard won't beat out Matt Moore.Dolphins will be picking Matt Barkley or Wilson from Ark or the Bray kid from Tenn next year
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) March 20, 2012
Though much has been made of the Dolphins' pursuit of the hot quarterback names out there — they also met with Matt Flynn, who just signed with the Seahawks on Monday — Moore was very good in the second half of last year. In the Dolphins' final eight games, he had a QB rating of 91.9 and 12 touchdowns compared with five interceptions, leading the Dolphins to a 5-3 record.
For more on the Dolphins and their offseason, make sure to visit The Phinsider.
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