Overview
- The Pittsburgh Steelers called off a planned practice at Stade de France about 90 minutes before kickoff time because of wind and light rain.
- The NFL informed journalists that the media viewing for the New Orleans Saints’ practice at Stade Municipal Montbauron was canceled because of elevated wind and rain and per local authorities.
- League officials say the Paris game is proceeding and are coordinating security as the U.S. State Department warns Americans in Paris to exercise caution ahead of planned demonstrations.
- Teams have moved some activities off the stadium grounds, with the Saints based in Versailles and the Steelers shifting news conferences to a downtown hotel after a fan event was canceled for security reasons.
- Senior NFL security staff are on site and the league is keeping relocation plans, including New Orleans, as a contingency while it monitors protest routes and local transport access.