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Baltimore Ravens Sign Former Steelers Quarterback Skylar Thompson
5/6/2026, 5:59:20 PM
Ravens Sign Former Steelers Quarterback Skylar Thompson
The Baltimore Ravens announced on Monday that they have added quarterback Skylar Thompson to their roster. Thompson, a 28-year-old veteran, joins a quarterback group that already includes starter Lamar Jackson, backup Tyler Huntley, and undrafted rookie quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joey Fagnano. The signing keeps Thompson in the AFC North after he spent the previous season on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster.
Thompson’s NFL Journey
Skylar Thompson entered the NFL as a seventh-round selection in the 2022 draft. He spent three seasons with the Miami Dolphins, appearing in ten games and starting three, with his most recent start occurring in 2024. In January 2025, Thompson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent the majority of the 2025 season on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury and did not appear in a game for the Steelers.
Key Dates in Thompson’s Recent Career
- 2022: Drafted in the seventh round by the Miami Dolphins.
- 2022-2024: Played for the Dolphins, appearing in ten games and starting three.
- January 2025: Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- 2025 season: Placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury; no game action for Pittsburgh.
- Monday (date of article): Signed by the Baltimore Ravens.
Current Ravens Quarterback Room
The Ravens’ quarterback depth chart lists Lamar Jackson as the starter, Tyler Huntley as the primary backup, and Skylar Thompson as an additional backup option. The roster also includes undrafted rookie quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joey Fagnano.
Thompson’s Career Numbers
- Most recent start: 2024 season with the Miami Dolphins
- Injury history: Hamstring injury that placed him on injured reserve for most of the 2025 season with Pittsburgh.
Team Announcement
The Ravens’ official statement confirmed the signing and noted that Thompson brings four years of NFL experience and will provide additional depth and veteran insight to the quarterback group. No further details about contract length or financial terms were disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
"four years of NFL experience." — Baltimore Ravens, Official Statement
"additional depth and veteran insight." — Baltimore Ravens, Official Statement
Impact on Ravens Quarterback Depth
The addition of Thompson gives the Ravens an additional backup option behind Jackson and Huntley and adds experience to a quarterback group that also includes rookie quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joey Fagnano.
Why It Matters
The signing provides the Ravens with extra depth at quarterback and keeps Thompson in the AFC North, the same division where he previously played for the Steelers. Thompson’s four years of NFL experience and three career starts augment a quarterback group that already features a veteran starter and two rookie players.
