"Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was reportedly injured after being attacked and robbed in Dublin, Ireland over the weekend. The incident, according to The Associated Press, was first reported by Irish newspaper The Irish Independent. The Steelers were in Dublin this past weekend to take on the Minnesota Vikings as part of the NFL's latest efforts to expand its international reach."
"Pittsburgh won the game 24-21. Prior to the game, however, Thompson was assaulted and robbed sometime between late Friday night and early Saturday morning. The AP report continued: Irish public service broadcaster RTE reported that police, called Gardai, were aware of an incident involving a man in his 20s in the Dame Street area in the early hours of yesterday."
"We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin. We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident, Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) also released a statement confirming the incident: We are aware of the incident involving Skylar Thompson in Ireland and are relieved to know he is okay."
Skylar Thompson, the Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback, was reportedly assaulted and robbed in Dublin between late Friday night and early Saturday morning. The Steelers were in Dublin for the Minnesota Vikings game, which Pittsburgh won 24-21, and Thompson was on injured reserve and ineligible to play. Irish broadcaster RTE and local police, called Gardai, were aware of an incident involving a man in his 20s in the Dame Street area. The Steelers said they are working with NFL security to gather information. The NFLPA said it is gathering details and is relieved Thompson is okay and will support him.
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