Skylar Thompson
#3 QB,
Free Agent
ACTUAL 2022
17 FPTS
RANK: 59
2023 SEASON
18 FPTS
RANK: 55
AGE
26 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'2'' / 219 lbs
COLLEGE
Kansas State
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | PAATT | PACMP | PAYD | PATD | PAINT | COMP% | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 | 55th | 27 | 17 | 191 | 1 | 1 | 63.0 | 4 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 17 | 59th | 105 | 60 | 534 | 1 | 3 | 57.1 | 14 | 21 | 0 |
| 3yr Ave | 0 | 0 | 168th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Moves back to practice squad
Published: 2025-01-06
Miami reverted Thompson to its practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Tua Tagovailoa missed the Dolphins' Week 18 loss to the Jets due to a hip injury, and Thompson was consequently elevated from the practice squad to serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback. He didn't end up seeing any action, however, with Tyler Huntley playing all 70 of the team's offensive snaps behind center. Thompson finished the regular season having gotten on the field for three contests, completing 21 of 33 passes for 187 yards with no TDs or INTs while adding one rush for four yards.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
| Fantasy Points | Betting | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats | Advanced Passing Stats | Targets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| WEEK | STADIUM | GAME | RANK | SPREAD | O/U | ATT | CMP | YD | TD | INT | COMP% | RATING | ATT | YD | TD | AIR | CATCH | 20YD+ | PLAY | WR | RB | TE | |||||
| 5 @NYJ | Outdoor 57° | 2.6 | 33rd | -3.0 | 44.5 | 33 | 19 | 166 | 0 | 1 | 57.6 | 58.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 70% | 25% | 14% | 55% | 30% | 12% | |||||
| 6 MIN | Outdoor 85° | 4.5 | 29th | 3.5 | 45.5 | 13 | 7 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 53.8 | 75.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 69% | 50% | 7% | 69% | 8% | 23% | |||||
| 10 CLE | Outdoor 85° | 0.7 | 29th | -3.5 | 48.5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 118.8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 100% | 0% | |||||
| 12 HOU | Outdoor 84° | -1.3 | 38th | -14.0 | 45.5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 39.6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 20% | 0% | 33% | 80% | 20% | 0% | |||||
| 13 @SF | Outdoor 38° | -2.0 | 42nd | 5.0 | 46.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | |||||
| 17 @NE | Outdoor 53° | 6.6 | 26th | 3.0 | 42.5 | 21 | 12 | 104 | 1 | 1 | 57.1 | 66.4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 67% | 0% | 9% | 33% | 52% | 14% | |||||
| 18 NYJ | Outdoor 75° | 6.4 | 28th | -3.5 | 38.5 | 31 | 20 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 64.5 | 76.3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 65% | 67% | 29% | 39% | 13% | 36% | |||||
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Passing Averages | Rushing Averages | |||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | RANK | YD | TD | INT | COMP% | RATING | AIR | CATCH | 20YD+ | YD | TD | ||
| Home | Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2.6 | 72nd | 66 | 0.0 | 0 | 58.0 | 72.4 | 62% | 50% | 6 | 4 | 0.0 | ||
| Away | Outdoor | 3 | 0 | 2.4 | 84th | 90 | 0.3 | 1 | 56.4 | 52.8 | 67% | 20% | 5 | 1 | 0.0 | ||
Career Stats by Season: 2022 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats | Advanced Passing Stats | Targets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | ATT | CMP | YD | TD | INT | CMP% | RATING | ATT | YD | TD | AIR | CATCH | 20YD+ | PLAY | WR | RB | TE | ||||
| 2022 | 25 | MIA | 7 | 2 | 17 | 59th | 105 | 60 | 534 | 1 | 3 | 57.1 | 62.2 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 5.4 | 65% | 36% | 18% | 49% | 27% | 20% | ||||
Elevated for Week 18
Published: 2025-01-04
The Dolphins elevated Thompson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
With Tua Tagovailoa (hip) deemed doubtful for Sunday's matchup versus the Jets, Tyler Huntley will likely start at quarterback for Miami. As a result, Thompson is probably going to be needed to serve as the team's backup signal-caller. Thompson made a start in Tagovailoa's stead Week 3 versus Seattle, but he has logged just two offensive snaps without throwing a pass since then while Huntley has emerged as the Dolphins' preferred No. 2 QB.
Reverts to practice squad
Published: 2024-12-30
Thompson reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday.
Thompson backed up Tyler Huntley during Sunday's win over the Browns as Tua Tagovailoa (hip) was inactive. However, Thompson didn't see any playing time but could be elevated once again for the team's Week 18 matchup versus the Jets if Tagovailoa is unable to return.
Elevated to active roster
Published: 2024-12-28
Miami elevated Thompson to the active roster Saturday.
Thompson was waived by the Dolphins earlier in the month and subsequently landed on the practice squad. With Tua Tagovailoa (hip) listed as doubtful, Thompson looks on track to back up Tyler Huntley under center. He last saw the field for two offensive plays in Week 12.
Sticking around in Miami
Published: 2024-12-17
The Dolphins signed Thompson to the practice squad Tuesday.
Thompson was waived from the Dolphins' active roster Saturday after losing out on the backup quarterback job to Tyler Huntley. Thompson has opted to remain in Miami on the practice squad and could serve as the Dolphins' emergency quarterback behind Huntley and Tua Tagovailoa for the final three games of the 2024 regular season.
Let go by Miami
Published: 2024-12-14
The Dolphins waived Thompson on Saturday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Thompson got into two games (including one as a starter) early in the season when Tua Tagovailoa was hurt and completed 21 of 33 pass attempts for 187 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while adding one rush for four yards. However, he suffered an injury to his ribs that cost him time, and Tyler Huntley has since surpassed Thompson as Miami's preferred backup QB. Thompson's departure Saturday made room for wide receiver Grant DuBose (shoulder) to be activated off injured reserve.
Moves down depth chart
Published: 2024-12-02
Thompson will not handle backup quarterback duties against the Jets on Sunday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.
Thompson has been serving as Tua Tagovailoa's backup, but he'll turn those duties over to Tyler Huntley beginning in Week 14. The 27-year-old will still likely serve as an emergency No. 3 option though.
Avoids injury report
Published: 2024-10-24
Thompson (ribs) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel declined Wednesday to state whether Thompson will act as the team's backup quarterback for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, but he did note that Tyler Huntley (shoulder) is expected to miss Week 8. With Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) practicing on a limited basis and potentially in line to play Sunday, Thompson, Tim Boyle and practice squad man C.J. Beathard could all be candidates for backup reps.
Emergency third QB Sunday
Published: 2024-10-20
Thompson (ribs) is listed as the Dolphins' inactive emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Though deemed a full practice participant this past week, Thompson approached the contest listed as questionable. Now that he's been listed as the team's emergency QB versus Indianapolis, Tim Boyle is slated to back up Tyler Huntley in the continued absence of Tua Tagovailoa (concussion/IR).