Sources: Steelers QB Skylar Thompson robbed in Ireland

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson was robbed in Ireland on Friday night, sources told ESPN's Brooke Pryor.

"We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin," Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said in a statement. "We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident."

The Irish Independent newspaper reported Sunday that Thompson was assaulted and robbed in Dublin and that he was briefly hospitalized with minor injuries. Thompson was with the team Sunday.

The NFL did not immediately provide comment.

Though on injure reserve with a hamstring injury, Thompson…