NFL News: Steelers’ Skylar Thompson robbed in Dublin

Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Skylar Thompson was allegedly deprived of in Dublin, Ireland and sustained less injuries as the team prepared to play Minnesota Vikings.

The incident took place on Friday night, the NFL reported Sunday. Reportedly he manages ok.

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“We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin,” a Steelers spokesman told the NFL Network. “We don’t want any further comments at this time as we work with NFL security to collect more information about the incident.”

Thompson, 28, signed with Steelers in January after spending some time with Miami Dolphins. He was activated to the schedule in March and won the backup job for Quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Skylar Thompson (17) changes a spectacle on the line with a review against Jacksonville Jaguars during a Forsy season at Everbank Stadium on August 9, 2025. (Travis Register/Imag- Pictures)

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He was placed on an injured reserve on September 10 due to a hamstring injury. Thompson, Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are quarterbacks on the guard schedule.

Thompson has some experience as a starting quarterback in the league. He was pressed into the Star Roll instead of Tua Tagovailoa. He started two of the seven matches he performed II during the 2022 season, and one of the three games he played last season. He is also 0-1 in a playoff start.

He has 721 passing yards, a touchdown pass and three interceptions in 10 matches.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Skylar Thompson (17) is up against Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Acrisure Stadium on August 16, 2025. (Barry Reeger/Imag- Pictures)

The Steelers and the Vikings play the first game in regular season in Dublin.