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SteelersSkylar Thompson Reported Jumped and Robbed in Dublin, Suffers Minor Injuries

The incident came during the NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland.

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.