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Steelers sitting out national anthem in game against Chicago

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

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.

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.