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Skylar Thompson Robbed in Dublin Ahead of Steelers’ Week 4 NFL Clash With Vikings – What Happened to Skylar Thompson?

Steelers QB Skylar Thompson attacked in Dublin ahead of historic NFL game

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Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was reportedly robbed and assaulted Friday night in Dublin, Ireland, ahead of the team’s Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported the incident Sunday morning, confirming Thompson sustained minor injuries but is otherwise fine. The incident occurred before Pittsburgh’s historic regular-season game at Croke Park, the first NFL contest played in Ireland and the second of seven international games this season.

Steelers backup QB Skylar Thompson suffered minor injuries after getting "jumped and robbed" in Dublin on Friday night, per @TomPelissero 😳

He is OK and is with the team 🙏 pic.twitter.com/y7poROa0Tz
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 28, 2025

Context and Details of the Incident

“We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin,” a Steelers spokesperson told Pelissero. “We will have no further comment at this time, as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident.”

The 28-year-old Thompson, in his first season with Pittsburgh after two years with the Miami Dolphins, was already on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury sustained September 10. That injury had sidelined him from active duty, with Aaron Rodgers named as the starter and Mason Rudolph serving as backup for Sunday’s game against Minnesota at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Steelers backup QB Skylar Thompson was jumped and robbed Friday night in Dublin, per @TomPelissero.

Thompson, who is on injured reserve, suffered minor injuries but remains with the team. pic.twitter.com/kBuih33PYw
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 28, 2025

According to The Irish Times, Thompson was attacked while en route to Dublin and did not require hospital treatment. The exact details of the robbery and assault remain unclear, with NFL security continuing to investigate.

Thompson’s journey to Pittsburgh has been one of determination. Drafted in the seventh round in 2022 by Miami, he started three games in his rookie season, including a playoff appearance, and earned a starting opportunity in 2023. His strong performance in training camp this year secured him a spot on the Steelers’ 53-man roster, before the hamstring injury halted his season.

🚨🚨THIS IS AWFUL🚨🚨

Pittsburgh #Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson got jumped and robbed this weekend in Dublin, Ireland before their international game.

Thompson suffered minor injuries due to the robbery and is now back with the team.

INTERNATIONAL GAMES = TROUBLE pic.twitter.com/uQMuNdekUf
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 28, 2025

The Steelers-Vikings matchup marks a bold step in the NFL’s global expansion strategy, but for Thompson, it will be remembered as a night marred by violence. Though his injuries are minor, the emotional impact may linger. Thompson remains with the team as they prepare for Sunday’s clash.

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