Skylar Thompson has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had been relegated to No. 3 quarterback with the Miami Dolphins.

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

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.

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

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 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.)

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.

The Steelers signed Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Skylar Thompson on Tuesday, just three days after their 2024 season came to an end with a 28–14 wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Thompson's agency SportsTrust Advisors confirmed the news.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a ton of questions that need to be answered during the 2025 offseason, all throughout the roster. The quarterback position is the most important as the only quarterback currently under contract is Skyler Thompson.