History of Skylar Thompson in Timeline

Skylar John Thompson is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft after playing college football at Kansas State.

June 4, 1997: Birth of Skylar Thompson

Skylar John Thompson was born on June 4, 1997.

2003: Death of John Thompson

Skylar Thompson's grandfather, John Thompson, died in 2003 from pancreatic cancer.

2004: Death of Teresa Thompson

Tragically, Skylar Thompson's mother, Teresa Thompson, passed away in 2004 after battling stage-four breast cancer.

2016: Dolphins End Playoff Drought

The Miami Dolphins ended their playoff drought in the 2016 season.

2020: Season-Ending Injury

Skylar Thompson suffered a major upper-body injury during a game against Texas Tech in 2020. The injury required immediate surgery and sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

2021: Injury Against Southern Illinois

In 2021, during a game against Southern Illinois, Thompson sustained an injury in the third week, limiting his playing time. He served as a backup quarterback while recovering and returned to the field full-time in week 10.

October 15, 2022: First Start Against the Vikings

With both Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater recovering from concussions, Thompson was named the starting quarterback for the Dolphins' Week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 15, 2022. However, he sustained a thumb injury during the game and was replaced by Bridgewater, who had been cleared to play as the backup.

2022: Pre-Draft Analysis and NFL Draft

Leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft, analysts predicted Skylar Thompson would go undrafted due to concerns about his injury history, age, and inconsistent passing performance. However, he was ultimately drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round.

2022: Drafted by the Miami Dolphins

Skylar Thompson was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

2022: Strong Preseason Performance

Skylar Thompson's impressive performance during the first two games of the 2022 preseason led to speculation that he might secure a spot on the active roster. His strong showing, particularly his league-leading passer rating of 138.5, made it difficult for the Dolphins to consider leaving him off the main roster.

January 6, 2023: Leading the Dolphins to Victory and a Playoff Berth

With Tua Tagovailoa in concussion protocol and Teddy Bridgewater nursing a dislocated finger, Skylar Thompson got the start against the New York Jets in Week 18 on January 6, 2023. He led the Dolphins to an 11-6 victory, securing the team's first playoff appearance since 2016.