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.
Skylar John Thompson was born on June 4, 1997.
Skylar Thompson's grandfather, John Thompson, died in 2003 from pancreatic cancer.
Tragically, Skylar Thompson's mother, Teresa Thompson, passed away in 2004 after battling stage-four breast cancer.
The Miami Dolphins ended their playoff drought in the 2016 season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skylar Thompson was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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.
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.
Teddy Bridgewater is a professional American football quarterback currently playing...
The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based...
Miami is a major coastal city located in South Florida...
Tua Tagovailoa is an American football quarterback currently playing for...
Illinois is a Midwestern U S state bordering Lake Michigan...
The New York Jets are a professional American football team...
7 months ago Kyle Kuzma's Ankle: Available for Bucks Season Finale Despite Sprain Concerns.
5 months ago Roman Reigns eyes Street Fighter role alongside Jason Momoa, Koji, and Centineo.
4 months ago Kehlani Unfollows Chrisean Rock Amidst Intimacy Denial and Deportation Speculation on Instagram.
2 months ago Wildfire smoke moves into Seattle, impacting weather due to Bear Gulch fire.
7 days ago Miles Teller Returns to Host SNL; Nikki Glaser & Glen Powell Debut
6 months ago Devin Booker and Molly Murphy spark dating rumors at Stagecoach 2025.
The White House located at Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington...
George Soros is a Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist with a...
Bernie Sanders is a prominent American politician currently serving as...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...
Charlie Kirk is an American right-wing political activist entrepreneur and...
Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter was an influential Australian zookeeper...