US EditionSteelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson robbed in Dublin, report says
Backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was assaulted and robbed near Dublin's Temple Bar area, suffering minor injuries and losing his phone, ahead of the Steelers' historic NFL game in Ireland.
- Skylar Thompson, a Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback, was assaulted and mugged in Dublin's Temple Bar area, according to reports.
- Irish police encountered Thompson requiring medical assistance but said no formal complaint has been made and they have no information substantiating a robbery.
- The NFL Players Association said it is aware of the incident involving Thompson and is relieved he is okay while working on player protections for international games.
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Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson reportedly jumped and robbed while in Ireland ahead of Vikings matchup
DUBLIN, Ireland (WTAJ) — The Steelers’ international trip took an unexpected turn when backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was reportedly jumped and robbed Friday night in Dublin, just two days before Pittsburgh’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Thompson suffered minor injuries in the incident but remains with the team. Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten confirmed the situation in a statement, saying the …
Pittsburgh Steelers Backup QB Jumped, Robbed in Ireland: Report
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson (17) celebrates a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File) Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was reportedly injured after being attacked and robbed in Dublin, Ireland over the weekend. The incident, according to The Associated Press, was first reported by Irish newspaper Th…
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