The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran quarterback Skylar Thompson Tuesday afternoon. The former Kansas State Wildcat has mostly been a backup since being draft

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 experienced ups and downs in that time.

The Pittsburgh Steelers wasted no time bolstering their quarterback depth after a humbling 28-14 playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers are continuing to evaluate their quarterback options for the future but have added veteran signal-caller Skylar Thompson, per his agency.

Steelers make an early move to build up their roster with Skylar Thompson’s signing, setting the stage for the 2025 QB room.

He'll compete for a backup gig in Pittsburgh this upcoming offseason.

The Steelers sign former Dolphins QB Skylar Thompson as they face uncertainty over their starting quarterback for the 2025 season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson, his agency announced on Tuesday. Thompson was not re-signed by the Dolphins at the end of the season and became a free agent.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) aims a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

As they head into the offseason with all three of their quarterbacks on the 53-man roster set to hit free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a contingency plan for the 2025 season. Skylar Thompson,

NFL Insider Ari Meirov reports that Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The #Steelers are signing former Miami Dolphins QB Skylar Thompson, per his agents @_SportsTrust.

The Steelers have some big decisions to make at quarterback for 2025. On Tuesday, they made one that will be far less consequential than others. Skylar Thompson signed a futures contract with the team.