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Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was jumped and robbed on Friday night in Dublin, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Thompson, who is on injured reserve, suffered minor injuries but is OK and with the team.
“We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin. We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident,” Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said, via Pelissero.
The #Steelers’ trip to Dublin wasn’t without some drama: Sources say backup QB Skylar Thompson got jumped and robbed Friday night in Dublin.
Thompson, who is on injured reserve, suffered minor injuries but is OK and with the team.
Statement from Steelers Spokesman Burt…
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 28, 2025
The Steelers placed Thompson on the injured reserve list on Sept. 10.
Thompson suffered a hamstring injury in practice last week while serving as Justin Fields on the Steelers’ scout team. He was listed as questionable to play against the New York Jets in Week 1. He ended up being dressed as the emergency third quarterback, and he was not needed, as starter Aaron Rodgers played the entire game.
By rule, Thompson must miss at least four games while on the injured reserve list, so he will not be eligible to reinstated until Week 7, as the Steelers have a Week 5 bye.
Thompson joined the Steelers on a future contract this January, but a strong performance in the preseason after Howard’s injury solidified him a spot on the team. Thompson took advantage of the additional reps, finishing the preseason as the NFL’s best passer in the preseason. Over three games, he completed 41 of 56 passes (73.2%) for 498 yards (8.89 yards per attempt), four touchdowns, one interception, and a league-best 116.5 passer rating.
“Yeah, I do feel like I’ve solidified myself and shown that they can trust me,” Thompson said.
Thompson made the Miami Dolphins’ active roster as a seventh-round rookie in 2022 — also on the back of a strong preseason performance. When Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater were injured, he ended up playing seven games and making two stars.
Again in 2024, he played in three games as a backup to Tagovailoa, but managed just a 78.7 passer rating. He was waived by the Dolphins late last season.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers QB Suffers Minor Injuries after Being Robbed in Ireland
