IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Wed 9/10/25 12:15 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
Thompson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson popped up on the Steelers' injury report with a hamstring injury prior to their Week 1 win over the Jets, and the issue now appears serious enough for him to land on IR. Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback will now miss at least four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 7 against the Bengals. With rookie Will Howard (hand) also on IR, the Steelers' quarterback room now consists of just Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Sun 9/7/25 12:05 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
Thompson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 clash against the Seahawks but is listed as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson landed on the injury report Friday due to a hamstring issue, but he's at least healthy enough to be available should both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph exit with an injury, illness or ejection. Thompson is third in Pittsburgh's QB pecking order, so he'd likely have been inactive as the emergency third quarterback even had the hamstring issue not popped up. His participation (or lack thereof) in practice next week should provide insight about his progression from the injury.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Fri 9/5/25 2:58 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
Thompson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson popped up on Friday's injury report with a hamstring injury that limited his practice participation Friday. Even if he gains clearance to play, Thompson isn't expected to be anything more than the emergency third quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Sat 8/9/25 11:38 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
Thompson completed 20 of 28 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns while rushing once for three yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
The 2022 seventh-rounder seems like a long shot to make the Steelers' 53-man roster to begin the regular season behind Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard (hand), but Thompson made a strong impression during Saturday's preseason opener. The 28-year-old should continue to get increased reps while Howard is sidelined, but it seems most likely that Thompson is competing for a spot on Pittsburgh's practice squad or a roster spot elsewhere.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Tue 1/14/25 4:38 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
The Steelers signed Thompson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Mon 1/6/25 11:57 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
Miami reverted Thompson to its practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
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.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Sat 1/4/25 1:48 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
The Dolphins elevated Thompson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Mon 12/30/24 8:26 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
Thompson reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Sat 12/28/24 2:09 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
Miami elevated Thompson to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
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. Thompson last saw the field for two offensive plays in Week 12.
IRSkylar Thompson QB PIT (5) Tue 12/17/24 5:54 PM
IRSkylar Thompson
QB PIT (5)
The Dolphins signed Thompson to the practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.