The Chargers are signing Thomas Duarte. Duarte was released by the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. Today he joins the practice squad. Duarte sustained a shoulder injury back in June.

Duarte appeared in just one regular-season game with Miami since being selected by the team in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft. The injury was a blow to the tight end’s chances if it keeps him off the field for an extended period.

Duarte was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, 231st overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Dolphins as part of final roster cuts. Duarte was later promoted to their practice squad. Then promoted to the active roster in November. His only action of 2016 came in two snaps against the New York Jets. The same thing happened the following year, as Duarte saw action after being promoted in December.

We’ll see if Duarte gets promoted to the Chargers active roster.