Thompson has spent much of the season on IR, leaving the Steelers with two healthy QBs early. His absence creates a clearer path for Howard to join the active roster if needed, highlighting the evolving depth chart behind Rodgers and Rudolph.

Thompson, Steelers backup quarterback, was involved in a weekend incident in Dublin with police not confirming a robbery or formal complaints. He was on IR and did not play in the Steelers’ Ireland game but was present at the venue, prompting NFL security coordination and NFLPA involvement.

Skylar Thompson, Steelers backup quarterback, was involved in a Dublin incident with conflicting reports of assault and phone theft; police have not filed a formal complaint and have not confirmed a robbery. Thompson attended the Steelers-Vikings game and remains on IR. NFL security and the NFLPA are reviewing safety protocols for international play, with no current on-field implications.

Thompson, though on IR, was part of the Dublin storyline after being robbed, adding a human-interest angle that intersected with the game-day drama and overall narrative around the trip.

Skylar Thompson, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was robbed and assaulted in Dublin on a Friday night. He sustained minor injuries, was briefly hospitalized, and traveled with Pittsburgh for the game versus Minnesota. At 28, a Dolphins 2022 seventh-round pick, he joined the Steelers in January and is listed on IR with a hamstring issue, with the club coordinating with NFL security.