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 remain in the locker room during the anthem.
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
Per @JamieErdahl: Mike Tomlin says the Steelers will stay in the locker room during the national anthem #wpxi
— Alby Oxenreiter (@albyox) September 24, 2017
The move follows President Donald Trump's criticism of the NFL and players' protests during a political rally Friday nigh in Alabama and again Saturday on Twitter.
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