The Pittsburgh Steelers will not be participating in the national anthem before Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
Head coach Mike Tomlin announced the Steelers will be staying in the locker room during the anthem Sunday.
Former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva & the Steelers NOT participating in National Anthem today. Staying in locker room instead. #wpxi pic.twitter.com/lXd9FyDed7
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 24, 2017
BREAKING: Mike Tomlin just told @NFLonCBS #Steelers will NOT be participating in the National Anthem today. Staying in the locker room.
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 24, 2017
The @Penguins issue statement on President Trump's recent comments & their upcoming trip to the White House. #WPXI https://t.co/iRl6tBnsfN
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 24, 2017
Steelers team official just told me there will not be a statement but are confirming report that team will NOT take part in national anthem.
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 24, 2017
This NFL team decided this was the best way to handle the kneel-don't kneel debate:
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