Steelers QB Skylar Thompson jumped, robbed in Ireland, suffers minor injuries | 28 Sept 2025 | The Pittsburgh Steelers experienced an unfortunate situation leading up to the NFL’s first game in Ireland. Skylar Thompson suffered minor injuries after assailants jumped and robbed the backup quarterback Friday night in Dublin. Thompson, who is on injured reserve, is OK and back with the team ahead of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. “We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin,” Steelers senior director of communications Burt Lauten said in a statement, via NFL Media. Pittsburgh remains set with Aaron Rodgers for the start and Mason Rudolph to back him up against Minnesota.