
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson had an unsettling weekend overseas. According to the NFL Network, the third-string QB who is currently on injured reserve was jumped and robbed Friday night in Dublin, Ireland. Fortunately, his injuries were minor, and he remained with the team.
The game itself was a nail-biter. After the win, head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear the trip meant more than just the result on the field: “Before I even get to the game I just can’t express enough the reception that we got here—the hospitality, the accommodations, the services—I mean it was all top notch, man. It’s an honor to represent American football here in Dublin. It was just a great trip obviously.”
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Even with the off-field scare for Thompson, Tomlin’s focus was on the bigger picture: the Steelers’ successful showing abroad, both on and off the field. Thompson was even spotted in street clothes on the sideline Sunday at Croke Park, standing with teammates ahead of kickoff against the Minnesota Vikings.
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