The Steelers have released a statement regarding their upcoming first-ever regular season NFL game in France.
It says that the NFL, is working closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security measures, as they do for every game.
The team says there have been no disruptions or impacts at NFL sites.
But, as a precaution, the Steelers designated bar that had been planned in Bastille “an area that has experienced recent disruptions – will not proceed,” the team said in a statement.
Several protests and demonstrations have taken place in and around the Bastille second of Paris.
And, Paris may be peaceful during Sunday's Steelers game.
French authorities have banned protests in several cities, including Paris, to protect city centers, businesses and public buildings.
Student groups plan to continue mobilizing for protests Thursday despite the ban.
Former Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke is there and says he feels safe.
“I haven’t seen one protestor, I have no seen any kind of violence,” the two-time Super Bowl Champion told 93.7 The Fan.
The Steelers/Saints game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Pittsburgh time on Sunday morning.
