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Steelers’ Skylar Thompson Jumped and Robbed in Dublin, Suffers Minor Injuries

Officials are reviewing the case with an eye on player safety during international travel.

Skylar Thompson of the Pittsburgh Steelers arrives prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks in the game at Acrisure Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • The Steelers said they are working with NFL security to gather information and offered no further comment.
  • The NFL Players Association stated it is collecting details and will support Thompson as needed.
  • Reports in Dublin placed the incident in the Temple Bar area around 2:30–3:00 a.m. local time, with Thompson assessed at the scene and, in some accounts, his phone stolen.
  • Team rules temporarily restricted players from going out in the city on Saturday following the incident.
  • The game at Croke Park proceeded as scheduled, Thompson appeared on the sideline in street clothes while on injured reserve, and Pittsburgh beat Minnesota 24–21.