The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.
An international game comes with a lot of risk, with both teams being in unfamiliar territory. Players can struggle with adapting to the time change or deal with jet lag from the long flights. Another problem is that the players typically get an off day and are known to venture into unfamiliar places.
Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was out in Dublin ahead of the team's game. He was jumped and robbed, but came away from the encounter with only minor injuries.
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Here is more on what we know about the Steelers' backup quarterback getting jumped.
Skylar Thompson robbery details
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Sunday morning that Thompson had been the victim of an attack in Dublin. Pelissero said that the backup QB was jumped and robbed, and is dealing with minor injuries, but is otherwise okay.
Steelers PR spokesperson Burt Lauten said that they are aware of the incident, but had no further comments as they are working with NFL security to gather more information. Lauten confirmed that the attack took place on Friday night.
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Skylar Thompson injury update
Thompson, the team's fourth quarterback on the roster, is on injured reserve. The injury that placed him on IR is not related to the injuries that he sustained during the attack on Friday night.
Thompson is dealing with a hamstring injury. He is eligible to return from IR in Week 7. He suffered the injury in Week 1, leading up to the game against the New York Jets, where he was playing the role of Justin Fields for the scout team offense.
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Thompson was the emergency third quarterback in Week 1, but placed on IR in Week 2. He must miss four games, and with the Steelers' bye week in Week 5, the team's game in Week 6 will be the fourth of his minimum stay on IR.