Questionable
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 9/14/2025
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Thompson was a seventh-round pick in 2022 and saw sporadic playing time as Tua Tagovailoa's backup in Miami over the past few seasons. Thompson signed a contract with the Steelers during the offseason, but he could struggle to make the roster since the team brought in Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Thompson hasn't had much success when on the field in the NFL, but it's possible that he lands a backup role or a spot on a practice squad in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Steelers in January of 2025.
Inactive, serving as emergency QB
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.
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.
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.
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Measurables Review
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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
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Questionable due to hamstring
Thompson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Stellar in preseason opener
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.
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Inks deal with Pittsburgh
The Steelers signed Thompson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
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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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Links up with Pittsburgh
Thompson signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 seventh-round pick of the Dolphins isn't lacking in NFL experience despite his age and lack of draft pedigree. He was forced into action as a rookie late in the 2022 season due to injuries and even started a wild-card loss to Buffalo that ensuing postseason. Thompson didn't take a snap in 2023, but he completed 21 of 33 passes for 187 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions across three games in 2024. With the immediate future of Pittsburgh's quarterback situation fully in limbo due to both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields being slated for unrestricted free agency in March, Thompson could have ample opportunity to make a case for a roster spot this offseason.
The 2022 seventh-round pick of the Dolphins isn't lacking in NFL experience despite his age and lack of draft pedigree. He was forced into action as a rookie late in the 2022 season due to injuries and even started a wild-card loss to Buffalo that ensuing postseason. Thompson didn't take a snap in 2023, but he completed 21 of 33 passes for 187 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions across three games in 2024. With the immediate future of Pittsburgh's quarterback situation fully in limbo due to both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields being slated for unrestricted free agency in March, Thompson could have ample opportunity to make a case for a roster spot this offseason.