Steelers Player Reveals What NFL Told Them About Safety Risk For Paris Game

The NFL will proceed with Sunday's game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints despite local protests and civil unrest. Pittsburgh long snapper Christian Kuntz revealed that league officials held a security meeting to reassure the team, explaining that security has been tripled and the unrest is not considered a threat to the team or their families. The matchup at Stade de France marks the league's first regular-season contest in Paris.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II confirmed that heightened security measures are in place and local security personnel expect the event to run smoothly. Although the Steelers reportedly canceled a fan event due to safety precautions, the primary unrest is taking place more than 10 miles away from the stadium.