Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was reportedly jumped and robbed in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday prior to the Steelers’ 24-21 win over Minnesota on Sunday.
Thompson, 28, suffered “minor injuries” in the incident but was okay and back with the Steelers afterwards, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero .
“We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin,” Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said in a statement, per Pelissero. “We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident.”
The NFL Players Association also issued a statement regarding Thompson’s incident.
“We are aware of the incident involving Skylar Thompson in Ireland and are relieved to know he i