The Steelers signed former Dolphins backup quarterback Skylar Thompson, per Thompson’s agency Sports Trust Advisors.
At 27 years old, Thompson has started just three NFL games and is most well-known for serving as Tua Tagovailoa’s backup in recent years. Thompson’s NFL stats consist of 81 completions for 721 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions throughout his career. He’s likely to be a backup option or join the Steelers’ practice squad once the 2025 NFL regular season starts.
This is primarily newsworthy because Thompson is currently the only Steelers quarterback under contract for next season. Russell Wilson’s contract with the Steelers was a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum, while Justin Fields has reached the end of his rookie contract. With Wilson and Fields each churning out inconsistent performances this season, it’s anyone’s guess as to what happens next in Pittsburgh’s quarterback room. However, the signing of Thompson and the likelihood that either Wilson or Fields seek a change of scenery in free agency implies that the Steelers will only re-sign one of them at most. Until a deal is made with either quarterback or the Steelers elect to acquire another somehow, Thompson remains the lone quarterback on the roster.
Reported by Trey Kroll (@TreyK_FB on Twitter/X)