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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson celebrates after showing a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)AP
The Pittsburgh Steelers never knew what they had in Skylar Thomspon when they signed him in January. Thompson was the QB4 for much of the summer until Will Howard broke his hand and missed the entire preseason.
Yet, with the extra reps he was given, Thompson took full advantage, proving that he can play in the NFL and either playing himself onto the Steelers’ initial roster or another team’s quarterback room.
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