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Steelers Weigh Skylar Thompson Trade as Raiders Seek Veteran QB After O’Connell Injury

Pittsburgh is evaluating whether Thompson’s preseason surge is worth more on the roster than in a late-round pick.

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Overview

  • Aidan O’Connell fractured his right wrist in the Raiders’ preseason finale and is expected to miss 6–8 weeks, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
  • Las Vegas currently has Geno Smith backed up by rookie Cam Miller, and Pete Carroll said he wants a quarterback who has played real games.
  • Skylar Thompson posted 41-of-56 passing for 498 yards with four touchdowns and one interception this preseason, and he has three NFL starts including a 2023 playoff start.
  • Despite Thompson’s form, the Steelers are expected to keep Mason Rudolph as the primary backup behind Aaron Rodgers.
  • Pittsburgh could place rookie Will Howard on injured reserve to open a QB3 spot, though analysts have floated a sixth- or seventh-round pick in a potential trade, with the Raiders cited as a logical suitor.