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NFL news: Former Steelers QB to sign with Ravens ahead of OTAs
TL;DR
Former Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson is set to sign with the Baltimore Ravens, increasing their quarterback roster to five. Thompson previously played for the Miami Dolphins and had a standout preseason with the Steelers.
Key points
- Skylar Thompson is signing with the Baltimore Ravens.
- This increases the Ravens' quarterback roster to five.
- Thompson previously played for the Miami Dolphins.
- He had a standout preseason with the Steelers.
- Thompson was placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.
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A former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and preseason standout has joined the dark side, opting to sign with a fellow AFC North rival — the Baltimore Ravens.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, ex-Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson is expected to sign with the Baltimore Ravens, bringing their total number of quarterbacks on the roster to five.
Thompson, who was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 247th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, played three seasons in Miami before signing a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in January 2025.
Putting together elite performance after elite performance during the 2025 preseason, Thompson managed to earn his spot on the Steelers' initial 53-man roster before being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on September 12.
Thompson now joins a Ravens quarterback room featuring Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Diego Pavia, and Joe Fagnano, with hopes of eventually earning his way into the QB2 role in Baltimore.
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Q&A
Why did Skylar Thompson leave the Steelers to join the Ravens?
Skylar Thompson opted to sign with the Ravens after a successful preseason with the Steelers, likely seeking more opportunities in a competitive AFC North.
What impact does Skylar Thompson's signing have on the Ravens' quarterback situation?
With Thompson's signing, the Ravens now have five quarterbacks on their roster, adding depth and competition ahead of OTAs.
What was Skylar Thompson's performance like during his time with the Steelers?
Thompson had an impressive preseason with the Steelers, earning a spot on the initial 53-man roster before being placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.
