Overview
- Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said the team is aware of the situation and is working with NFL security to gather information.
- The NFLPA said Thompson is OK, noted it is reviewing what happened, and pledged continued support for the quarterback.
- Thompson remained with the team in Dublin, was already on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, and his status for the game was unchanged.
- The reported attack occurred Friday night in Dublin ahead of Sunday’s contest at Croke Park between Pittsburgh and Minnesota.
- No suspects or arrests have been disclosed publicly, and the initial report was published by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.