In uniform Sunday

Osweiler (back) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, the Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Osweiler was a late addition to the Dolphins' Week 16 injury report, but he'll be available to back up Ryan Tannehill on Sunday, while fellow QB David Fales is among the team's inactives.

Late addition to injury report

The Dolphins added Osweiler to their injury report hours before Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a back issue, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. He's considered questionable for the contest.

Analysis: Osweiler didn't appear on the injury report Wednesday through Friday, so the assumption is that he practiced fully all three days and developed the back issue at some point after the final session of the week. If Osweiler is unable to suit up Sunday, David Fales would check in as the backup to starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

Returns to No. 2 role

Osweiler is in line to serve as the Dolphins' backup quarterback Sunday against the Colts with coach Adam Gase naming Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) the Week 12 starter, Adam H. Beasley and Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald report.

Analysis: After missing the Dolphins' previous five games with an injury to his throwing shoulder, Tannehill cleared up any lingering concern about his health coming out of the team's Week 11 bye at Tuesday's practice. While Tannehill didn't display his usual game velocity on the throws, the report notes he showed good accuracy while incrementally increasing his throwing distance. Gase apparently agreed with that assessment, prompting him to turn the gig back over to Tannehill after Osweiler went 2-3…read more

Commits two turnovers

Osweiler completed 23 of 37 pass attempts for 213 yards and one interception during Sunday's 31-12 loss to the Packers. He also lost a fumble.

Analysis: Osweiler generated just one play longer than 25 yards on the day as he finished averaging an underwhelming 5.8 yards per attempt. He lost a fumble on the opening drive as his team moved into Green Bay territory and threw an interception in his own end in the third quarter. Osweiler is averaging just 208 passing yards per game over the last four and hasn't thrown a touchdown in any of his last three. He'll enjoy a much-needed bye next week before facing the Colts in Week 12.

Getting another start before bye week

Osweiler will start Sunday's game in Green Bay, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The assignment comes with the Dolphins ruling Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) out for a fifth straight game ahead of their Week 11 bye. The team hopes to get Tannehill back after the break, but coach Adam Gase didn't sound too optimistic when discussing the quarterback's progress after Wednesday's practice. Osweiler will take aim at a Packers defense that's been mediocre against the pass this season, surrendering 248 yards and 1.8 touchdowns per game through the air.

Likely to get another start

Osweiler seems likely to get another start Week 10 in Green Bay, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Osweiler was essentially a non-factor in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets, completing 15 of 24 pass attempts for 139 yards. His overall performance the past four weeks has been thoroughly mediocre, but he's at least kept Miami in the wild-card race while Ryan Tannehill recovers from a shoulder injury. It makes sense for the team to keep Tannehill out until after a Week 11 bye, but coach Adam Gase said he won't make an announcement until Wednesday.

Plays minimal role in win over Jets

Osweiler completed 15 of 24 pass attempts for 139 yards against the Jets. He also carried three times for four yards in the 13-6 win.

Analysis: Osweiler completed 63 percent of his pass attempts, but most of them went for short gains as he finished with an average of 5.8 yards per attempt. He faced treacherous field conditions and a solid Jets defense on the day, both of which factored into his lowest yardage output of the season. On a positive note, Osweiler went without a turnover for the first time this season, and it was his second straight game without an interception. Even though he'll be forced to throw often in Week 11 against…read more

Tabbed for Week 9 start

Osweiler has been named the Dolphins' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for another game and also seems to be in danger of missing Week 10 in Green Bay. At this point, it might make sense for the Dolphins to simply wait until after their Week 11 bye before bringing Tannehill back. In the meantime, Osweiler will take aim at a Jets defense that has been surprisingly stingy against the pass this season, allowing just 7.1 yards per attempt with a 15:10 TD:INT. Opposing quarterbacks have nonetheless managed 277 passing yards…read more

Trending toward another start

Osweiler is expected to receive another start Sunday against the Jets with Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) having yet to resume throwing a football as of Wednesday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: The Dolphins have yet to confirm the assignment, but it looks very much like Osweiler will earn his fourth consecutive start in Week 9. Osweiler took a step back in the Dolphins' 42-23 loss to the Texans in Week 8, but he'll have a good opportunity to rebound Sunday against a Jets squad that has dropped two straight games and is allowing an average of 259.8 passing yards per contest.

Unimpressive in loss

Osweiler completed 21 of 37 passes for 241 yards and an interception during Miami's 42-23 loss to the Texans on Thursday.

Analysis: Osweiler regressed to the mean after two impressive starts under center in Miami, and looked thoroughly pedestrian against his former Texans team. Though Osweiler didn't play poorly enough lose the game for Miami, his lesser moments -- including missing an end zone pass to a wide open DeVante Parker in the third quarter -- did nothing to assist the team either. The best Dolphins' pass of the night was a 28-yard touchdown lob thrown by Danny Amendola to Kenyan Drake, and Osweiler himself failed…read more

Getting another start Week 8

Osweiler will start Thursday's game in Houston, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for at least one more game while recovering from an AC joint sprain. Osweiler has done nice work as a fill-in starter, but he'll now face a major challenge against a red-hot Houston defense with both Kenny Stills (groin) and Albert Wilson (hip) unavailable.

Efficient in loss

Osweiler completed 22 of 31 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 32-21 loss to the Lions. He added a two-yard run during the contest.

Analysis: Osweiler pulled Miami to within a score midway through the fourth quarter, rolling to his right and uncorking a 24-yard strike between two defenders to Danny Amendola. After bouncing around the league in recent years, Osweiler has played remarkably well in two-plus games in relief of Ryan Tannehill (shoulder), boasting a quarterback rating of 107.0. With a short turnaround before Thursday's game against a Houston defense ranked in the bottom 10 in opponent passer rating, Osweiler looks primed…read more

Getting another start

Osweiler will start Sunday's game against the Lions, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has already been ruled out for a second straight game and will have a tough time making it back for a Thursday night contest against the Texans in Week 8. The Dolphins are hoping Osweiler can recreate some of the magic he showed in Sunday's 31-28 overtime win over the Bears, but history suggests that's something that can't be counted on. Osweiler will at least benefit from a favorable home matchup against a Detroit defense that has surrendered 8.1 yards per pass…read more

Explodes for 380 yards as fill-in starter

Osweiler completed 28 of 44 passes for 380 yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions and a two-point conversion while rushing for eight yards on two carries in Sunday's 31-28 overtime win over Chicago.

Analysis: Osweiler got the start with Ryan Tannehill sidelined by a shoulder injury. The hulking backup looked competent early, finding tight end Nick O'Leary for a five-yard touchdown on the team's second drive. He was intercepted on a deep heave in the final minute of the first half, then got picked off again early in the second quarter to set up a 12-yard Bears touchdown on the next play. Osweiler rebounded by hitting Albert Wilson for touchdowns of 43 and 75 yards in the fourth quarter, with Wilson…read more

Starting in Week 6

With Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) inactive for Sunday's Week 6 tilt against the Bears, Osweiler will be the Dolphins' starting quarterback, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Osweiler will have the benefit of a fully stocked receiver corps with the return of DeVante Parker (quadriceps), but his spot start will come against an aggressive Bears defense that's allowed the second-fewest passing yards (922) in the league while also snagging the third-most interceptions (eight). Osweiler has only seen action in one game this season, completing four of five passes for 35 yards and a touchdown in mop-up duty against the Patriots in Week 4.

Throws touchdown in blowout loss

Osweiler completed four of five passes for 35 yards and one touchdown during the Dolphins' 38-7 loss to the Patriots on Sunday. He also rushed once for seven yards.

Analysis: Starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill looked lost throughout the Week 4 tilt, managing only five yards per attempt and consistently turning the ball over. Tannehill was benched once the game was completely out of reach, and Osweiler led Miami on a meaningless scoring drive, slinging a six-yard pass to Frank Gore. Osweiler's performance should firmly secure him the backup job, but expect Tannehill to retake the reins and attempt to bounce back against the Bengals in Week 5.

Slated for backup duties Sunday

Osweiler will back up Ryan Tannehill during Sunday's game against the Titans, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Osweiler beat out David Fales to work as a backup to Tannehill, who is returning form a torn ACL and making his first appearance since 2016. Osweiler suited up for six games in Denver last season, completing 56 percent of his passes for 1,088 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions.

Still competing for pecking order

Head coach Adam Gase recently indicated that the competition for the No. 2 quarterback job between Osweiler and David Fales is "day-to-day," Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Neither Osweiler or Fales did much to separate himself this summer, and so the battle for the backup job rages on. Regardless of who wins out, it's hard to envision either as an attractive fantasy asset should something happen to Ryan Tannehill.

Dolphins head coach Adam Gase indicated Wednesday that Osweiler is working on a few mechanical adjustments, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: After a failed run as the Texans' starting quarterback in 2016, Osweiler returned to Denver last season, appearing in six contests and completing 55.8 percent of his pass attempts for 1,088 yards and five touchdowns. After inking a one-year deal with Miami in March, he'll receive further tutelage from Gase, who previously served as Osweiler's offensive coordinator during the quarterback's first stint in Denver. If the mechanical adjustments prove helpful, Osweiler shouldn't have much trouble…read more

Osweiler is signing with the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The Dolphins seem to be moving on from Matt Moore, as they re-signed David Fales last week and now are adding another veteran. Osweiler had as many turnovers as touchdowns both of the past two seasons, bouncing from Houston to Cleveland to Denver after receiving a contract with $37 million guaranteed from the Texans in March of 2016. The 27-year-old figures to compete with Fales for the No. 2 job behind Ryan Tannehill, who's still rehabbing from August surgery to repair a partially torn ACL.

Osweiler is slated to visit the Dolphins on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: This marks Osweiler's first free-agent visit since his 2017 contract with the Broncos expired. It's worth noting that Osweiler and Miami head coach Adam Gase worked together while both were with Denver, so there's a potential fit here, with the Dolphins' No. 2 QB slot behind Ryan Tannehill (who is bouncing back from a torn ACL) up for grabs.

Osweiler completed 96 of 172 passes for 1,088 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions during the 2017 season. He added 64 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.

Analysis: Osweiler lit up the hapless Colts in relief in Week 15, coming in for an injured Trevor Siemian and completing 70 percent of his passes, two scoring throws, and a big touchdown run. That was as good as the season got for the Arizona State product. He lost all four of his starts and failed to complete 58 percent of his passes or score multiple touchdowns in any other game. Osweiler was a necessary signing to start the season as he came on the cheap and was familiar with former offensive…read more

Osweiler will serve as the Broncos' backup quarterback Week 17 against the Chiefs with head coach Vance Joseph announcing Tuesday that Paxton Lynch (ankle) would take over as the starter, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

Analysis: Given Lynch's standing as a 2016 first-round pick, the Broncos have more incentive to give him a longer look under center than Osweiler, a known commodity who is bound for a free agency in the offseason. After Trevor Siemian suffered a season-ending shoulder injury Week 15 against the Colts, Osweiler took the reins of the offense in Sunday's 27-11 loss to the Redskins, but that was largely because Lynch had only practiced fully once during the week leading up to the contest. With Lynch having…read more

Osweiler is expected to return to a backup role Week 17 against the Chiefs with Broncos head coach Vance Joseph indicating that Paxton Lynch (ankle) will likely start the contest, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. "Our goal is to see [Lynch] play, so absolutely," Joseph said following Sunday's 27-11 loss to the Redskins. "If he's ready to go next week, he will probably play for us."

Analysis: After shining in relief in the Week 15 win over the Colts after Trevor Siemian suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the contest, Osweiler garnered the start against Washington over Lynch with the latter still recovering from a high-ankle sprain he sustained in Week 12. An impending free agent, Osweiler isn't viewed as a long-term starting candidate for the Broncos, so it was always expected that Lynch, a 2016 first-round pick, would direct the offense once he was over the ankle issue.…read more

Osweiler completed 22 of 38 passes for 193 yards and an interception during Sunday's 27-11 loss to Washington. He added a two-point conversion, 27 rushing yards and a fumble during the contest.

Analysis: If you had to bet who out there on the field on Sunday was most likely to start for the Broncos next, Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins might be the safer bet over Osweiler. Following a breakout game against Indy, Osweiler stumbled against Washington -- his fumble and pick late in the first half changing the course of the game. Osweiler has been the best of three poor performers for Denver this season, but figures to see a backup role in Week 17 while Denver tries to get one last look at…read more

Named Week 16 starter

Osweiler will start at quarterback Sunday against the Redskins, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Both Osweiler and Paxton Lynch (ankle) will dress for the contest, but the latter will be limited to backup duties after only managing one full practice this week. Of the Broncos' three quarterbacks to take snaps this season, Osweiler has been the most productive performer, despite completing only 55.2 percent of his passes while posting 6.7 yards per attempt and a 5:4 TD:INT ratio. Though Osweiler will receive the nod Sunday, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Broncos turned the offense over to…read more

Primed for starting duties Sunday

Osweiler will start at quarterback Sunday against the Redskins, a Broncos teammate informed Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Analysis: The Broncos aren't expected to officially name a starter until shortly after inactives are released approximately 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. EST kickoff, so until then, Klis' player-sourced report might be the clearest indication that Osweiler will garner the nod over Paxton Lynch (ankle). Since the Broncos don't have any other healthy quarterbacks on the roster, it's expected that Lynch will dress as Osweiler's backup, but he may only be available in an emergency with the ankle issue likely…read more

Reportedly on track to start Sunday

Though the Broncos haven't announced a starting signal-caller for Sunday's game against Washington, "all signs point to" Osweiler getting the assignment, the Denver Post reports.

Analysis: The Post report echoes the notion previously put forth by Mike Klis of 9 News Denver that the Broncos will give Paxton Lynch (ankle) added healing time in order to try to get him healthy enough to start the Broncos' season finale Dec. 31. Assuming Osweiler does get the starting nod Sunday, he'll be operating without the services of Emmanuel Sanders (ankle) and Cody Latimer (thigh), who were both downgraded to out Saturday. As a result, the team's Week 16 wideout corps will be led by Demaryius…read more

Though the Broncos have not confirmed their Week 16 starter at QB, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver suggests that the "signs point to" Osweiler drawing the assignment.

Analysis: Per the report, fellow signal-caller Paxton Lynch (ankle) isn't quite 100 percent at this stage, so it appears likely that he'll give way to Osweiler on Sunday against Washington, with Lynch a candidate to start next weekend against the Chiefs.

Osweiler and Paxton Lynch (ankle) split reps at Wednesday's practice, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: With Trevor Siemian (shoulder) placed on injured reserve, the decision on a starter for Sunday's game in Washington likely will be determined by Lynch's health. The Broncos would like to get another look at the 2016 first-round pick over the final two weeks of the season, but it isn't clear that he'll actually be healthy enough to play. Lynch made his first practice appearance since November on Wednesday, and while he was healthy enough to handle some first-team work, he still appeared to be…read more

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph wouldn't commit to Osweiler as the team's starting quarterback for the final two games of the season, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

Analysis: Denver has a vacancy for the starting role after incumbent Trevor Siemian partially dislocated his left shoulder in Thursday's win over the Colts, with Joseph announcing Friday that the injury would sideline Siemian for the remainder of the season. Osweiler, who was impressive in relief of Siemian on Thursday while completing 12 of 17 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns and adding another score on the ground, is the only signal caller on the roster who's currently healthy, but Joseph…read more

Osweiler completed 12 of 17 passes for 194 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in Thursday's 25-13 win over the Colts. He also rushed three times for 17 yards and another score and completed a two-point conversion pass.

Analysis: Osweiler came on in relief of Trevor Siemian (shoulder) in the first quarter and directed an 11-play, 75-yard scoring drive on his second possession, which he capped off with an 18-yard scoring scamper. The former second-round pick subsequently led marches of 79 and 67 yards that culminated in touchdown passes to Cody Latimer and Jeff Heuerman, respectively. Thursday's appearance was arguably the 27-year-old's best of 2017, and with news that Siemian is expected to miss the last two games of…read more

Osweiler will serve as the Broncos' No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Analysis: Confirming numerous reports that surfaced a day earlier, the Broncos officially announced Wednesday that Paxton Lynch would take over as the team's starting quarterback this week, an unsurprising development given that Osweiler completed just 53.1 percent of his passes while turning the ball over four times as the Broncos went 0-3 during his run as starter. What was more unexpected was Osweiler's fall from first to third on the depth chart, as Trevor Siemian, who was inactive for the Week 11…read more

Reports of benching confirmed

Confirming an earlier report, Osweiler will be benched for Sunday's game against the Raiders with the Broncos set to officially name Paxton Lynch as their new starting quarterback Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: After replacing the struggling Trevor Siemian as the team's starter in Week 9, Osweiler was always believed to be keeping the seat warm for Lynch, who had been inactive for the first 10 games of the season while recovering from a right shoulder sprain. Lynch was elevated to backup duties for Sunday's loss to the Bengals while Osweiler failed to spark the offense for the third consecutive outing, completing 23 of 42 passes for 254 yards, a touchdown and an interception. With the Broncos eager to…read more

The Broncos plan to announce Paxton Lynch as their Week 12 starter Wednesday, with Osweiler expected to settle back into a backup role as a result, sources have informed Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.

Analysis: Per Mike Klis of 9 News Denver, the Broncos' coaching staff hasn't informed any of the team's quarterbacks about who will start Sunday against the Raiders, but Osweiler always seemed likely to lose out on the gig once Lynch, who acted as the backup in Week 11 against the Bengals, was deemed healthy enough to play again after missing extended time with a right shoulder injury. Osweiler hasn't helped his case for retaining starting duties with the Broncos going 0-3 since he replaced Trevor…read more

Osweiler completed 23 of 42 pass attempts for 254 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bengals. He also gained 24 yards on four carries.

Analysis: Osweiler threw for a season high in yardage, but he completed just 55 percent of his passes and finished with an underwhelming six yards per attempt. He connected with Demaryius on a 17-yard touchdown to give his team a chance late in the fourth quarter, but even that wasn't enough to halt their six-game slide. Osweiler appears to have possession of the starting job for the time being, but one would have to wonder at what point the organization will elect to give Paxton Lynch an opportunity. An…read more

Practices fully Thursday

Osweiler (right shoulder) practiced fully Thursday.

Analysis: ESPN's Jeff Legwold relays that Osweiler threw well at Thursday's practice and is in line to start Sunday's game against the Bengals. While the Broncos' top signal-caller for Week 11 is already known, coach Vance Joseph has yet to decide whether Paxton Lynch or Trevor Siemian will be Osweiler's backup Sunday.

Osweiler was limited at Wednesday's practice by a right shoulder issue, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Previous reports suggested that the quarterback was dealing with a minor chest injury, but his limitations Wednesday were instead related to an issue with his throwing shoulder. Osweiler is nonetheless still expected to make his third consecutive start Sunday against the Bengals, according to Jhabvala.

Osweiler is dealing with a minor chest issue, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Analysis: Per Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com, the Broncos "dialed back" Osweiler's activity at Wednesday's practice as a result of the issue. Klis relays that the Broncos are still expected to proceed with Osweiler as their quarterback for Sunday's game against the Bengals, though that could change if the injury inhibits him in practices Thursday and Friday.

Osweiler will start Sunday's game against the Bengals, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: While not exactly impressive, Osweiler at least looked competent in Sunday's 41-16 loss the Patriots, completing 18 of 33 passes for 221 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Broncos likely will give Paxton Lynch another look before the end of the season, but they aren't ready to go there just yet.

Osweiler completed 18 of 33 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during Sunday's 41-16 loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Osweiler held his own for most of the game but wasn't able to make the plays needed to give his team a chance to win -- especially when dueling a future Hall of Famer in Tom Brady. His performance was still an improvement from last week in Philadelphia, though, when Osweiler was markedly less accurate and got picked off twice. Even if he's able to hold onto the starting gig for another week, Osweiler won't be an advisable fantasy option in Week 11 against a Bengals secondary that's allowed the…read more

Starting again Sunday

Osweiler will start Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Analysis: Osweiler was unable to spring the Broncos out of their offensive morass Sunday at Philadelphia, as the team's losing streak extended to four games on a season-low 226 yards of offense. Accounting for 208 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions on 19-for-38 passing, he wasn't done any favors by a ground game that's failed to surpass 70 yards three times during the aforementioned four-game span. He'll look to get into a better groove this weekend against New England's league-worst pass defense…read more

Osweiler completed 19 of 38 passes for 208 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 51-23 loss in Philadelphia.

Analysis: Head coach Vance Joseph said earlier in the week that it was simple. If Osweiler played well, he'd play against against New England. Now, nothing is particularly simple. Osweiler started well, leading Denver down the field for a field goal on the team's opening drive, but then proceeded to make a number of ill-advised throws, including forcing a slant to Demaryius Thomas that led to a very short field for the Eagles. It's possible that, given so few options, Denver sticks with Osweiler against…read more