Steelers' Skylar Thompson robbed during trip to Dublin, team working with NFL security

Skylar Thompson, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 3 quarterback who is on injured reserve, reportedly was jumped and robbed Friday night during the team’s trip to Dublin.

Although he is on injured reserve, Thompson accompanied the team overseas for its game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park.

Thompson is with the team and sustained minor injuries, NFL Network and ESPN reported.

“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 NFLPA also released a statement about the incident during the second half of the game:

“We are aware of the incident involving Skylar Thompson in Ireland and are relieved to know he is OK. The NFLPA is actively gathering more information and working to understand the full circumstances surrounding what took place. As always, our priority is the health and safety of our player members — especially as we continue to work on player protections and well-being while playing international games — and we will continue to support Skylar in any way he needs.”

Thompson sustained a hamstring injury in practice in days leading up to the season opener against the New York Jets. He served as the No. 3 quarterback for that game but has spent the past three, including Sunday’s game in Ireland, on injured reserve.

Thompson took advantage of an injury to rookie sixth-round pick Will Howard and made the roster with a strong performance in the preseason.