What happened to Skylar Thompson? Pittsburgh Steelers QB attacked, robbed in Dublin ahead of NLF game

Skylar Thompson, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, was attacked and robbed in Dublin before facing the Minnesota Vikings.

Updated on: Sep 28, 2025, 20:28:48 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Skylar Thompson, a quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was robbed and attacked in Dublin, Ireland, ahead of Pittsburgh's Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings. He was assaulted while travelling to Dublin for Sunday's National Football League (NFL) game at Croke Park.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

The incident resulted in minor injuries for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson. According to source, he did not need hospital care, The Irish Times reported.

Although he is on the team, Thompson is not anticipated to participate. He is now on the reserve team due to a hamstring injury on September 10.

As the NFL is expanding internationally, the Steelers will meet the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

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What did Pittsburgh Steelers say on Skylar Thompson?

Pittsburgh Steelers is “aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin,” a representative informed NFL journalist Tom Pelissero.

They said that they are collaborating with NFL security to obtain additional information about the incident.

Pittsburgh has announced that Aaron Rodgers will serve as quarterback for the squad against Minnesota. Mason Rudolph will be the backup as they try to stop Justin Jefferson on Sunday, September 28.

Skylar Thompson injured: When did he join the Pittsburgh Steelers?

After playing for the Miami Dolphins for his first two NFL seasons, 28-year-old Thompson joined the Steelers this season.

He began three games as a rookie, including one in the playoffs, after being selected in the seventh round of the 2022 draft. He also made another start in his last season in Miami. He was selected for Pittsburgh's 53-man roster based on his impressive training camp performance.

The severity of the robbery-related injuries was exacerbated in September when the quarterback was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury during practice.

The Steelers headed to Ireland after their Thursday practice. The squad has been lodging at Carton House.

Thompson left Miami for the Steelers, and this is his first season there. In order to guarantee his roster position, he has shown professionalism and tenacity by facilitating the transfer and participating in training camp.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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