Lynch works out but is not signed

DAVIE — Paxton Lynch, a quarterback selected by Denver in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft, had a workout with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday but was not signed, according to a team source.

During his workout, Lynch threw passes to former Cowboys receiver Brice Butler, who was signed by Miami to bolster the team’s depleted depth due to injury at the position.

The Dolphins are on their bye week, and players have been given the week off.

Lynch, who has appeared in five NFL games with four starts, was released by the Broncos at the beginning of the season. He has completed 61.7 percent of his passes with four touchdowns, four interceptions and a 76.7 career passer rating.

Lynch was the third quarterback selected in the 2016 draft at No. 26, behind top two QB picks Jared Goff and Carson Wentz.

Lynch was drafted shortly after current Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler signed a four-year, $72 million deal to play for the Houston Texans during the 2016 season.

Osweiler has started the past five games for the Dolphins, accumulating a 2-3 record, while starter Ryan Tannehill has been sidelined with a capsule injury in his right throwing shoulder.

David Fales, who played in two games for the Dolphins last season, has served as Osweiler’s backup with Tannehill out.

Tannehill is aiming to return for the Dolphins’ matchup against the Colts in Indianapolis on Nov. 25.

The Dolphins (5-5) are currently eighth in the AFC playoff picture as the only team at .500 after the first 10 weeks of the season.