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Irish Police Say No Formal Report After Steelers' Skylar Thompson Reported Assault in Dublin

Gardaí say no formal complaint has been made regarding the reported incident.

Overview

  • The Steelers acknowledged they are aware of an incident involving quarterback Skylar Thompson during the team's trip to Dublin for the NFL's first regular-season game in Ireland.
  • RTÉ reported that gardaí encountered a man needing medical assistance on Dame Street early Saturday and said they have no information to substantiate or refute a reported robbery.
  • The Irish Times reported the alleged encounter occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the Dame Street/Temple Bar area and described an interaction with a group of males.
  • Emergency services treated Thompson at the scene, and he did not require hospital transport, according to local reporting.
  • Right tackle Troy Fautanu said players were not allowed to leave the hotel the following night, and the Steelers went on to beat the Vikings 24–21 at Croke Park.