Skylar Thompson’s biggest supporter was anticipating his first start of the season in Seattle.
Ahead of kickoff Sunday between the Dolphins and Seahawks, Bre Newcomer — who is engaged to Miami’s new QB1 — posted an Instagram snap from Lumen Field, where the former seventh-round pick will be under center as starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is currently sidelined following a scary concussion in Week 2.
Newcomer also shared a photo of Thompson, 27, warming up on her Instagram Stories.
The couple announced their engagement in March.
Thompson was drafted by the Dolphins with the 247th pick in 2022 and started two games that year, along with a playoff contest.
He relieved an injured Tagovailoa on Sept. 12 when the former first-round pick suffered his fourth documented concussion in a 31-10 loss to the Bills.
Tagovailoa, 26, was placed on injured reserve this week and has “no plans” to retire.
The former Alabama star is on the sideline Sunday.
Leading up to the game, Thompson spoke about what the opportunity on the road means to him.
“Just hearing guys talk and guys that have been there, it’s a special place to play and the 12th man is real. I’m super excited for that. For me, that’s what you want. That’s why football is such a great game, and being able to go on the road, having a road opportunity with the guys and get to go in there and go to battle with them in that environment is fun. We’re really excited for that opportunity,” he said, according to the Dolphins’ website.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel also elaborated on the confidence the Dolphins have in Thompson.
“When I tell you that the confidence that the team has for Skylar (Thompson) is real and it’s earned, and it’s based upon thousands of hours that as a backup quarterback most people don’t see. I would say they are very motivated to do their jobs and that’s the greatest compliment you could see,” said McDaniel, who is in his third season as head coach.
The Seahawks led the Dolphins 17-3 in the second quarter.
