A Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was allegedly mugged in Dublin before his team played in the NFL's first ever game in Ireland.

The Steelers played the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park early Sunday as part of the NFL's ongoing overseas showcases. The Steelers won 24-21 , but neither their backup quarterback nor one of their dedicated fans were able to enjoy the game without experiencing all Dublin has to offer.

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The crimes happened within a couple miles of the stadium, with the Steelers quarterback getting attacked in the Temple Bar and Dame Street area.

Skylar Thompson — a 6'2", 219-pound veteran currently on injured reserve — was "jumped and robbed" late Friday night by what was described by the Irish Independent as "several men" who stole his phone.

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