The Steelers responded to offended followers after the crew acquired complaints about quarterback Mason Rudolph and particular groups captain Miles Killebrew attending a rally held by President Donald Trump in West Mifflin, Penn., final week.
The looks led to a swift response from followers and season ticket holders, and prompted the group to ship an electronic mail explaining that gamers, each former and present, “make their own individual decisions,” the Pittsburgh Put up-Gazette reported.
Trump had been in Pennsylvania for a rally on the U.S. Metal plant in West Mifflin, and former Steelers nice Rocky Bleier additionally joined the trio on stage.
“We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. As valued fans, your voice is an essential part of what makes our Steelers community and fan base so strong,” the e-mail stated. “We perceive {that a} current rally in Pittsburgh has generated a spread of reactions from our fan base. Our alumni and present gamers make their very own particular person selections that replicate their views, and they don’t essentially symbolize the view of the complete Pittsburgh Steelers group.
“Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your passion and your continued support of the team.”
Regardless of the Rooney household, which owns the Steelers, being robust Democratic supporters, a number of former Steelers gamers have appeared at rallies for the President.
In October, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell had been available at a Trump Rally in Latrobe, Penn.
Bleier known as Trump a “Hall of Fame President” when he introduced him with a customized No. 47 jersey throughout Friday’s rally and declared him an “honorary Steeler.”
Killebrew stated on stage, “God bless you, President Trump,” when invited to talk by the President.
Trump invited all three Steelers to the stage and predicted Rudolph could be “the guy” for Pittsburgh whereas the crew waits for Aaron Rodgers to decide.
