Safety Jordan Kovacs was added to the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man roster on Tuesday. Kovacs spent training camp with the Dolphins and was signed off of the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.

Kovacs replaces Michael Thomas, who was placed on injured reserve Monday with a chest injury suffered Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.

Thomas was a core special teams player, and Kovacs could be pushed into that role immediately. But Thomas also served as a starter in the nickel and memorably ended last season’s victory over the New England Patriots with an interception in the end zone.