Skylar Thompson: Wife| Contract| Highlights| Stats

Skylar John Thompson, born June 4, 1997, in Palmyra, Missouri, is an American NFL quarterback currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A former Kansas State standout, he has quickly become a name to watch both on the field and among fans tracking his personal life, contract status, and performance highlights. In this article, we explore four key areas: Wife, Contract, Highlights, and Stats—offering a comprehensive look at Thompson’s journey and current standing in the league.

Wife

Skylar Thompson is currently engaged to Bre Newcomer, not married.

• The couple announced their engagement in March 2024, sharing romantic photos with a message saying, “Here’s to forever and always.” 

• Bre Newcomer graduated from Missouri State University in 2022 and works as a teacher in the Smithville school district near Kansas City, Missouri. 

No Confirmed Marriage Yet (as of mid-2025)

There is no credible, publicly verifiable information indicating that Skylar Thompson and Bre Newcomer have married. A Facebook post claims they are “married to Bre Thompson,” but this comes from an unofficial source and lacks confirmation from reputable outlets.  It’s best to rely on verified reports and Thompson’s own public statements.

Summary

• Partner: Bre Newcomer

• Engaged Since: March 2024

• Not Married (no confirmed marriage as of August 2025)

Contract 

• Skylar Thompson signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 14, 2025, following his release from the Miami Dolphins. These contracts give players a spot on a team’s 90-man offseason roster but don’t guarantee an active roster place or game-day paychecks. 

Financial Terms

• According to Spotrac, Thompson’s deal is a 1-year contract worth $1,100,000 for the 2025 season, with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.1 million.

• Over the Cap provides more detail:

  • 2025 salary cap charge: $1.1 million

  • Cash payout for 2025: $1.1 million

  • Fully guaranteed money: $0

  • Cap ratio: 1.0 (indicating there’s no leverage or upfront financial commitment from the team) Over the Cap

• Another source mentions a four-year, $3.7 million contract through 2025, citing a base salary of $1.1 million for 2024. However, this appears to be inaccurate or misinformed—not supported by other reliable contract trackers. 

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Highlights 

1. Preseason Breakout with the Steelers (2025)

• In Preseason Week 1 versus the Jaguars, Thompson dazzled with three touchdown passes, completing a high percentage of his attempts and showing remarkable accuracy.

• One of his most eye-catching plays: a 26-yard laser that carved through coverage with tight-window precision. 

• He capped the performance with a game-winning touchdown to wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams—a moment that helped elevate his visibility within the Steelers QB room. 

2. Wild-Card NFL Debut Experience

• Thompson earned a memorable opportunity by starting in the Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills while with the Dolphins. He threw for 220 yards, delivered one TD, and faced two interceptions under intense playoff pressure. 

3. College Highlights at Kansas State

• At Kansas State, Thompson was a dual-threat standout. Videos and media from his college days show him threading long passes and making smart reads—like this notable 43-yard gain, exemplifying his arm talent and field vision.

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Stats

NFL Career Statistics (Regular Season Through 2024)

• Games Played / Started: 10 games, 3 starts. 

• Passing:

  • Completions: 81

  • Attempts: 138

  • Completion Percentage: 58.7%

  • Passing Yards: 721

  • Passing Touchdowns: 1

  • Interceptions: 3

  • Yards per Attempt: ~5.2

  • Passer Rating: 66.1 

• Rushing:

  • Attempts: 15

  • Yards: 25

  • Average: 1.7 yards per carry

  • Rushing Touchdowns: 0 

• 2024 NFL Season Only:

  • Completions/Attempts: 21/33 (63.6%)

  • Passing Yards: 187

  • Touchdowns: 0

  • Interceptions: 0

  • Passer Rating: 78.7 

College Career at Kansas State (2017–2021)

• Passing:

  • Completions/Attempts: 552/885

  • Completion Rate: 62.4%

  • Passing Yards: 7,134

  • Passing Touchdowns: 42

  • Interceptions: 16 

  • Ranked 2nd in school history in passing yards, touchdowns, completions—and uniquely among quarterbacks, surpassed 1,000 rushing yards as well. Pittsburgh Steelers

• Rushing:

  • Attempts: 355

  • Yards: 1,087

  • Touchdowns: 26 

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