Saints players in Paris say they'll steer clear of protest hot spots ahead of Steelers game

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 19). Saints players in Paris say they'll steer clear of protest hot spots ahead of Steelers game. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/saints-players-in-paris-say-they-ll-steer-clear-of-protest-hotspots-ahead-of-steelers-game/article_ecefa954-e24d-59bb-b949-677347c7b956.html

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Saints players addressed concerns about attending the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris due to ongoing civil unrest. Tight end Juwan Johnson mentioned that some family members are undecided about traveling, while safety Justin Reid stated he would stay close to Versailles and avoid protest areas. The NFL assured preparations for the event were continuing as planned despite the protests, noting no disruptions at league sites.

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The New Orleans Saints lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10 in the NFL's first regular-season game held in France on Sunday at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Despite protests and unrest in Paris, the match proceeded as planned with heightened security measures. The Saints struggled with a paltry 18 yards rushing, contributing to their poor performance that leaves them with a 2-5 record for the season.

Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers moved past Peyton Manning on the all-time touchdown passing list during this game and threw one touchdown pass, bringing his career total to 540. The win secured the Steelers' third consecutive victory, improving their record to 5-2. Despite the successful outcome for Pittsburgh, concerns remain about the Saints’ performance, particularly their run game and overall team development under a young coaching staff. Coach Kellen Moore emphasized the need for evaluation and potential changes during their upcoming bye week. The match marked a historic moment in NFL history but also highlighted the logistical challenges of hosting an international game amidst civil unrest.

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PARIS (AP) — Saints tight end Juwan Johnson said some of his family members are “very undecided” about whether to travel to Paris for New Orleans’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers amid civil unrest in France. asserted

some → say → France

The Saints arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport Monday morning and in a virtual news conference addressed questions about the rioting that is in the headlines and flooding social media. asserted

that → arrive → media

The NFL said Sunday that “preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game” at Stade de France. asserted

preparations → say → France

“Just being safe is obviously the biggest thing,” Johnson said. asserted

Johnson → say → ?

“Some guys have family here. asserted

guys → have → family

Some guys have their parents, their kids and things like that.” asserted

guys → have → that

Johnson said his family “may be making the trip. uncertain

family → say → trip

If they do I’m sure it’ll be great. asserted

it → do → ?

If they don’t, obviously I completely understand. asserted

I → do → ?

We’re very undecided right now.” asserted

We → ’re → ?

Paris Saint-Germain soccer club has invited Saints players to the team’s Champions League game against Barcelona on Tuesday night at Parc des Princes. asserted

club → invite → Princes

Saints safety Justin Reid said beyond that, he’ll mostly stay closer to Versailles, site of the team’s accommodations. asserted

he → say → accommodations

“Keep it low-key, keep it fun, do things as a group, do things as a team and above all else stay out of the mix and don’t find any way to be a distraction to our ultimate goal here, which is to come in and put on a performance and get a win,” he said. asserted

he → keep → win

The NFL’s statement added: “There’s been no disruption or impact at league sites.” asserted

statement → add → sites

The Steelers plan to arrive in Paris later this week. asserted

Steelers → plan → Paris

Safety Jaquan Brisker said “it looks crazy out there. asserted

it → say → ?

But I guess everybody has a plan.” asserted

everybody → guess → plan

Saints players in Paris say they'll steer clear of protest hot spots ahead of Steelers game

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