Thompson, 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, was expected to get significant playing time as a freshman, especially with the loss of A.C. Leonard (transfer) and the MCL sprain that has kept starter Jordan Reed out for more than a week.
Muschamp said Reed participated in Monday morning's walk-through and was hopeful the tight end could return to practice in a noncontact capacity on Tuesday for the Gators.
Reed is the only tight end on the roster who has caught a pass in a game. The redshirt junior has 34 career catches for 386 yards and three touchdowns.