SKYLAR THOMPSON NEWS

'These guys have Steelers DNA.' Pittsburgh leans into physicality during the NFL draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the NFL draft focusing on players that head coach Mike Tomlin said will help the team ‘retool’ its physicality

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan: We'll add 'two' more QBs this offseason

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan expressed that the team will add "two" more quarterbacks this offseason.

APRIL 22

Aaron Rodgers says he's not holding teams hostage as he ponders his future in the NFL

Aaron Rodgers is in no rush to make a decision about his future

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jason Mackey: So the Steelers traded for DK Metcalf ... but who'll be throwing him the ball? PITTSBURGH - Skylar Thompson sure has his work cut out for him. OK, the only quarterback on the Stee...

MARCH 10 • THESTATE.COM

Agent: Ex-Dolphins QB Skylar Thompson signs with Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson, his agents at SportsTrust Advisors announced on socia...

JANUARY 14 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Ex-Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson finds next landing spot Thompson spent the first three seasons of his career with the Dolphins since he was selected in the seventh round of the 2022 draft. He expe...

JANUARY 14 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Inks deal with Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Thompson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Dolphins, Thompson spent the past three seasons with Miami as part of the team's backup situation behind Tua Tagovailoa. Thompson appeared in 10 regular-season contests in that time and even started Miami's wild-card playoff game against the Bills as a rookie. Thompson, however, looked overwhelmed when forced into action, completing 99 of 183 passes (54.1 percent) for 941 yards (5.14 yards per attempt), two touchdowns and five interceptions across those 11 contests, while absorbing 16 sacks. He'll compete for a backup gig in Pittsburgh this upcoming offseason.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Sign Former Dolphins QB Just Days After Ugly Playoff Exit This wasn't exactly the Steelers quarterback news fans were hoping for.

JANUARY 14 • SI.COM

Moves back to practice squad Miami reverted Thompson to its practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Tua Tagovailoa missed the Dolphins' Week 18 loss to the Jets due to a hip injury, and Thompson was consequently elevated from the practice squad to serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback. He didn't end up seeing any action, however, with Tyler Huntley playing all 70 of the team's offensive snaps behind center. Thompson finished the regular season having gotten on the field for three contests, completing 21 of 33 passes for 187 yards with no TDs or INTs while adding one rush for four yards.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 18 The Dolphins elevated Thompson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Impact With Tua Tagovailoa (hip) deemed doubtful for Sunday's matchup versus the Jets, Tyler Huntley will likely start at quarterback for Miami. As a result, Thompson is probably going to be needed to serve as the team's backup signal-caller. Thompson made a start in Tagovailoa's stead Week 3 versus Seattle, but he has logged just two offensive snaps without throwing a pass since then while Huntley has emerged as the Dolphins' preferred No. 2 QB.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Thompson reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday.

Impact Thompson backed up Tyler Huntley during Sunday's win over the Browns as Tua Tagovailoa (hip) was inactive. However, Thompson didn't see any playing time but could be elevated once again for the team's Week 18 matchup versus the Jets if Tagovailoa is unable to return.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Miami elevated Thompson to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Thompson was waived by the Dolphins earlier in the month and subsequently landed on the practice squad. With Tua Tagovailoa (hip) listed as doubtful, Thompson looks on track to back up Tyler Huntley under center. He last saw the field for two offensive plays in Week 12.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around in Miami The Dolphins signed Thompson to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Thompson was waived from the Dolphins' active roster Saturday after losing out on the backup quarterback job to Tyler Huntley. Thompson has opted to remain in Miami on the practice squad and could serve as the Dolphins' emergency quarterback behind Huntley and Tua Tagovailoa for the final three games of the 2024 regular season.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins Waive QB Skylar Thompson After Four Career Starts He was Tua Tagovailoa’s backup for much of the last three seasons.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Let go by Miami The Dolphins waived Thompson on Saturday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Thompson got into two games (including one as a starter) early in the season when Tua Tagovailoa was hurt and completed 21 of 33 pass attempts for 187 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while adding one rush for four yards. However, he suffered an injury to his ribs that cost him time, and Tyler Huntley has since surpassed Thompson as Miami's preferred backup QB. Thompson's departure Saturday made room for wide receiver Grant DuBose (shoulder) to be activated off injured reserve.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins waive QB Skylar Thompson, add DT and WR to roster The Dolphins are sticking with Tyler Huntley as their backup quarterback.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Skylar Thompson's time with the Dolphins is probably up The Dolphins are switching backup quarterbacks, which probably means it’s a wrap for the team’s 2022 seventh-round pick.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Moves down depth chart Thompson will not handle backup quarterback duties against the Jets on Sunday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.

Impact Thompson has been serving as Tua Tagovailoa's backup, but he'll turn those duties over to Tyler Huntley beginning in Week 14. The 27-year-old will still likely serve as an emergency No. 3 option though.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury report Thompson (ribs) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel declined Wednesday to state whether Thompson will act as the team's backup quarterback for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, but he did note that Tyler Huntley (shoulder) is expected to miss Week 8. With Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) practicing on a limited basis and potentially in line to play Sunday, Thompson, Tim Boyle and practice squad man C.J. Beathard could all be candidates for backup reps.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency third QB Sunday Thompson (ribs) is listed as the Dolphins' inactive emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Though deemed a full practice participant this past week, Thompson approached the contest listed as questionable. Now that he's been listed as the team's emergency QB versus Indianapolis, Tim Boyle is slated to back up Tyler Huntley in the continued absence of Tua Tagovailoa (concussion/IR).

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable despite full practices Thompson (ribs) practiced without limitations all week but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Thompson is more likely than not to dress considering he posted three full practices, but he hasn't quite received a firm green light to return from the rib injury he suffered in Week 3. Even if Thompson suits up Sunday, he'll be the backup to Tyler Huntley.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in full coming off bye Thompson (ribs) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Thompson looks back to full health after a ribs injury kept him inactive for Miami's last two contests, putting him in position to work as the top backup to Tyler Huntley during Sunday's road matchup against the Colts. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remains on IR and won't be eligible to practice prior to Oct. 23, and Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has already indicated that Huntley will likely keep a grip on the starting gig until Miami's franchise quarterback returns.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Thompson (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game at New England.

Impact The Dolphins included Thompson among its inactives for a second consecutive contest, but this time around he won't be serving as the emergency third quarterback behind starter Tyler Huntley and No. 2 Tim Boyle, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com. Thompson has been tending to a rib injury for two weeks running, but it remains to be seen if he'll be in consideration to start or even be the team's backup signal-caller once he's healthy while Tua Tagovailoa remains on IR due to a concussion.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Thompson (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game at New England.

Impact The Dolphins included Thompson among its inactives for a second consecutive contest, and he'll again be serving as the emergency third quarterback behind starter Tyler Huntley and No. 2 Tim Boyle, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com. Thompson has been tending to a rib injury for two weeks running, but it remains to be seen if he'll be in consideration to start or even be the team's backup signal-caller once he's healthy while Tua Tagovailoa remains on IR due to a concussion.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Week 5 but as backup Thompson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Thompson sat out Week 4 against the Titans after getting hurt in his Week 3 start against the Seahawks, but he has a chance to gain clearance for Week 5 after three consecutive limited practices. Even if Thompson's cleared to return, he would be the backup to Tyler Huntley, who will make a second consecutive start.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE