Skylar Thompson, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, was attacked and robbed in Dublin, Ireland, in late September 2025, but he sustained only minor injuries and remained with the team afterward.

Quick Scoop: What Happened?

  • Thompson was in Dublin for the Steelers’ Week 4 regular-season game against the Minnesota Vikings, part of the NFL’s first regular-season matchup held in Ireland.
  • In the early hours in the Dame Street area of Dublin, he was “jumped and robbed,” according to league and media reports.
  • Emergency personnel treated him on the scene; reports consistently describe his injuries as “minor,” and he was able to stay with the team afterward.

His Status With The Steelers

  • At the time of the incident, Thompson was already on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and had not yet appeared in a game for Pittsburgh that season.
  • The Steelers issued a brief statement saying they were aware of the situation and were working with league security but declined further public comment.

Recent Career Context

  • Thompson joined the Steelers ahead of the 2025 season after previously playing for the Miami Dolphins, where he appeared in 10 games (3 starts) with 721 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions.
  • He entered the NFL in 2022, drafted by the Dolphins after playing college football at Kansas State.

Is He Okay Now?

  • All available reporting characterizes his Dublin injuries as minor and notes that he was “okay and with the team” following the attack.
  • There have been no widely reported follow-up stories indicating any long-term physical harm from the robbery, beyond his already existing hamstring issue noted on injured reserve.

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