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.
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.
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.
{{/usCountry}}Pittsburgh Steelers is “aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin,” a representative informed NFL journalist Tom Pelissero.
{{/usCountry}}They said that they are collaborating with NFL security to obtain additional information about the incident.
{{/usCountry}}They said that they are collaborating with NFL security to obtain additional information about the incident.
{{/usCountry}}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?
{{/usCountry}}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?
{{/usCountry}}After playing for the Miami Dolphins for his first two NFL seasons, 28-year-old Thompson joined the Steelers this season.
{{/usCountry}}After playing for the Miami Dolphins for his first two NFL seasons, 28-year-old Thompson joined the Steelers this season.
{{/usCountry}}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.
{{/usCountry}}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.
{{/usCountry}}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.
