The Pittsburgh Steelers had mostly been quiet on the racial injustices, and on going battles across the United States, but that changed prior to practice on Friday.
Follow along with Steelers.com reporter Teresa Varley as she tweets along with Coach Tomlin.
Coach Mike Tomlin opens @steelers practice addressing everyone watching online while players stood together arm & arm addressing social justice.
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 28, 2020
'We stand united by our talent and love for the game of football. Those love and talents have taught us tolerance & understanding.'
Coach Mike Tomlin: We committed to taking action and being part of the solution. It is our desire to be active participants in the formation of a more perfect union.
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 28, 2020
Coach Mike Tomlin: We wanted to pause and share with those that are hurting and say we see you, we hear you, but most important we stand with you.
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 28, 2020
Steelers team is now in the middle of the field praying on one knee. A beautiful and powerful moment.
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 28, 2020
Art Rooney II and Kevin Colbert standing on either side of Tomlin while he spoke.
A beautiful moment as the team prayed on the field before practice, led in prayer by Vance McDonald.
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 28, 2020
