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Steelers Backup QB Skylar Thompson Suffers Minor Injuries in Dublin Robbery

Dublin, Ireland — September 28, 2025 — Pittsburgh Steelers third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson, already sidelined on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, sustained minor injuries after being jumped and robbed in Dublin on Friday night. The incident occurred as the team prepared for their Week 4 showdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park, the NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland.

Thompson was attacked while walking on a Dublin street, though details of his injuries remain undisclosed. The Steelers, informed of the incident, are working to gather more information. “We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin,” team spokesman Burt Lauten said in a statement. “We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to investigate further.”

Already ruled out for Sunday’s game due to his hamstring injury, Thompson will remain on the sidelines as the Steelers (2-1) face the Vikings (2-1). The team is grappling with additional injuries to Alex Highsmith (ankle), Jonnu Smith (questionable), Jaylen Warren (questionable), and Max Scharping (out for season). Despite the off-field scare, Pittsburgh remains focused on the game, with Aaron Rodgers leading an offense seeking consistency after a 21-14 win over the Patriots.

The robbery adds to a challenging week for the Steelers, who are navigating a critical international matchup. As NFL security investigates, Steelers Nation hopes Thompson’s recovery—both physical and emotional—will be swift.

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49ers Shocked After Brock Purdy and His Wife Secretly Deliver 5,000 Winter Care Packages to Struggling Families in San Francisco – A Quiet Act That Is Melting the Entire Bay Area
San Francisco, California – Today In the middle of the most pressure-packed stretch of the season, Brock Purdy and his wife Jenna Purdy left the entire Bay Area community speechless by quietly funding 5,000 winter care packages for struggling families across San Francisco. No press release, no cameras, no media trailing them – just two people, one silent gesture, and a heart determined to bring warmth to those fighting through the city’s freezing winter. Each package contained winter coats, thermal blankets, gloves, and other cold-weather essentials. Everything was delivered through shelters and nonprofits in the Mission District, Tenderloin, and Oakland. Workers at the distribution sites said many families broke down in tears when they received the gifts, because they never expected anyone in the middle of such a hectic world to care about them with such genuine love. As the story spread, Brock Purdy shared a heartfelt message to the 49ers Faithful: “San Francisco has given Jenna and me more than we could ever count. This is where we’ve grown up, where we’ve learned what it truly means to be part of a community. If we can bring even a little warmth to people who are struggling right now, that’s something we do with all our hearts. This city always knows how to stand beside each other, and we just wanted to add our small part to that.” A statement that made 49ers fans love the young couple even more. The San Francisco community immediately poured out admiration. They called it the clearest example yet of Purdy’s leadership and character off the field. He’s not just the guy who leads the 49ers offense with grit – he’s the guy who spends his time and heart on the city’s most vulnerable. For many Faithful, what makes them proud isn’t just the pinpoint throws – it’s the heart Purdy has for the place he fights for every single week. With 5,000 packages delivered and thousands of people now a little warmer, Brock and Jenna Purdy have left an unforgettable mark on this holiday season in the Bay Area. Their act is inspiring countless others to keep spreading kindness throughout the community. While Purdy remains the on-field leader guiding the team, the way he and his wife treat the city off the field is what’s building a truly special legacy for the San Francisco 49ers and the entire NFL.