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Sep 1, 2026
Thompson arrived as useful veteran competition, but the current story is recovery, not a live depth-chart race. He has prior NFL starts and can be a stabilizing voice in a quarterback room, yet his placement on injured reserve and Fagnano's strong summer changed the short-term picture.
Strengths: NFL game and starting experience, plus enough mobility to fit an offense that values quarterback movement. He has been through the preparation cycle before and can offer a young room practical perspective.
Weaknesses: His immediate availability is limited by injured reserve, and he did not win the third active-roster spot. Returning to the conversation will require health first, then rebuilding his position amid a more crowded room.
