Skylar Thompson Expected to Make Steelers’ Roster
Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette appeared on Monday’s WDVE Morning Show, and mentioned that quarterback Skylar Thompson is expected to make the Steelers’ 53-man roster. Dulac also said that rookie Will Howard is likely to be put on season-ending injured reserve.
Thompson was signed by the Steelers to a futures contract on January 14th.
In parts of two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Thompson played just a total of 11 games, including a start in the 2022 Wild Card Game, where despite a subpar performance, nearly upset the Buffalo Bills.
With Howard sustaining a hand injury in practice, Thompson was able to seize the opportunity, with a great preseason showing, as he threw for 498 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
It appears the Steelers are going to open the season with three quarterbacks. Aaron Rodgers will be Pittsburgh’s sixth different starting QB since Ben Roethlisberger retired, while Mason Rudolph returned to the Black & Gold on a two-year deal this past offseason. Rudolph is projected to be the backup to Rodgers, although some feel that Thompson’s preseason should make him the QB2.