Skylar Thompson
27-Year-Old
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
187
TD
0
INT
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4
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thompson's rookie season with the Dolphins was his most eventful, as he piloted one regular-season win and showed flashes in a 34-31 wild-card loss to Buffalo. He didn't get any playing time in 2023 after the addition of Mike White to serve as Tua Tagovailoa's top backup, but salary cap situations could mean that won't be a long-term bandaid. Thompson boasts dual-threat athletic traits and will be going into his third year of development in coach Mike McDaniel's system, so he could surprise if he gets an opportunity. Read Past Outlooks
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Inks deal with Pittsburgh
The Steelers signed Thompson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
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.
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.
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Bad Pass %
21.2%Avg Target Depth
6.9 YdsSack Rate
15.4%Avg Receiver YAC
4.5 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Height
6' 2"Weight
219 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.91 secShuttle Time
4.28 secCone Drill
7.00 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
112 inHand Length
8.63 inArm Length
31.00 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thompson showed some flashes as a rookie after joining Miami as a seventh-rounder last season. In two starts, he managed a regular-season finale win over the Jets and put up a fight against the Bills in a 34-31 wild-card loss. Though Thompson carries over a unique amount of experience into Year 2 for a player in his draft slot, the Dolphins did see fit to pursue a more experienced backup in the form of Mike White to support Tua Tagovailoa. Still, Thompson's athletic traits and rookie flashes make his development is worth monitoring.
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Moves back to practice squad
Thompson reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday.
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Elevated for Week 18
The Dolphins elevated Thompson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
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Reverts to practice squad
Thompson reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday.
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Elevated to active roster
Miami elevated Thompson to the active roster Saturday.
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Sticking around in Miami
The Dolphins signed Thompson to the practice squad Tuesday.
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In Week 8 starting mix
Thompson could be poised to reclaim the starting role in Week 8 against the Cardinals, as Tyler Huntley exited Sunday's loss to the Colts due to a right shoulder injury.
ANALYSIS
If Huntley doesn't play in Week 8 and Tua Tagovailoa doesn't clear the NFL's concussion protocol, Thompson would be Miami's top option under center, assuming Thompson gains clearance from a rib injury of his own. Thompson was inactive against the Colts and hasn't played since Week 3, but he was close to suiting up after being a full practice participant throughout the week. Tagovailoa is eligible to come off injured reserve prior to the game against Arizona.
If Huntley doesn't play in Week 8 and Tua Tagovailoa doesn't clear the NFL's concussion protocol, Thompson would be Miami's top option under center, assuming Thompson gains clearance from a rib injury of his own. Thompson was inactive against the Colts and hasn't played since Week 3, but he was close to suiting up after being a full practice participant throughout the week. Tagovailoa is eligible to come off injured reserve prior to the game against Arizona.