Former Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler agrees to one-year, $10M deal with Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with quarterback Jay Cutler on Sunday, according to multiple reports.

The deal also includes incentives that could push Cutler's income to $13 million.

Cutler was sought by the Dolphins after starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill sustained a serious injury to his left knee on Thursday. The former Chicago quarterback worked with Dolphins coach Adam Gase when the latter was offensive coordinator of the Bears in 2015.

Cutler was released by the Bears this offseason and retired to take a television job with Fox Sports as a TV analyst in May. He indicated he would consider a return to the NFL under the right circumstances.

The Dolphins have not announced a timetable for Tannehill's recovery or even if he will undergo surgery, which likely would be season-ending.

An MRI exam revealed Tannehill did not suffer ligament damage when he went down and hyperextended the knee during Thursday's practice. His left knee buckled while he scrambled without contact.

The Dolphins are seeking multiple opinions on Tannehill's left knee before making a final decision. Several doctors are being consulted, including renowned orthopedic surgeon James Andrews.

Tannehill suffered a sprained ACL and MCL in the same knee last December but did not have surgery.

Cutler, 34, enjoyed success in his one season playing under Gase as he compiled a career-best 92.3 quarterback rating. He passed for 3,659 yards and 21 touchdowns against 11 interceptions.

How quickly Cutler picks up the different nuances in the offense will determine if he can compete for the starting job. Backup Matt Moore is currently projected to be the starting signal caller with Tannehill sidelined.

Moore was up and down in Saturday's scrimmage, according to ESPN. He threw a pick-six to cornerback Xavien Howard on his first drive and responded with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Pro Bowl receiver Jarvis Landry on the following drive.

Miami is the latest organization to pass on free agent Colin Kaepernick, the controversial quarterback under scrutiny after failing to stand for the national anthem last year in his final season with the San Francisco 49ers.