Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson robbed in Dublin, report says 12 mins ago The Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed that backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was involved in an incident this weekend after a report that the player had been robbed. The Irish Independent newspaper reported Sunday that Thompson was assaulted and robbed either Friday night or early Saturday in Dublin. Thompson was not playing Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in what is Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game. The Steelers say “we are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin.” The team said it is “working with NFL security to gather more information.” The Steelers beat the Vikings 24-21. Thompson was at the game.

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