NFL would cancel Paris game if unsafe due to riots, Steelers’ Rodgers says
Summary
The NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris is scheduled for Sunday between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints. Despite recent protests and bad weather in Paris, NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers said the game would be canceled only if it was unsafe, and he expects it to go on as planned.Key Facts
- The NFL has scheduled its first regular-season game in Paris at Stade de France on Sunday.
- The game will be between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints.
- Paris has experienced serious protests, and more demonstrations are planned near the game location.
- President Emmanuel Macron has tightened rules on protests due to concerns about violence.
- Aaron Rodgers, Steelers quarterback, said the NFL would cancel the game only if it was unsafe.
- The Steelers canceled a fan event in the Bastille area because of protests.
- The US State Department warned Americans in Paris to avoid protests and be cautious.
- Bad weather from Storm Austen caused practice cancellations and event closures before the game.
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