Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Addresses Paris Safety Concerns Before Saints Clash

The NFL is preparing to make history with its first regular-season game in Paris, France, but security concerns surrounding protests in the city have raised questions ahead of the matchup.

Newsweek's Jordan King reported that the U.S. State Department issued a warning to American travelers regarding safety concerns ahead of the NFL's historic game in Paris.

Sunday's matchup pits Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers against Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints. Speaking to reporters ahead of the game, Rodgers addressed concerns about security while in Paris.

"I definitely think that the NFL is alert to what's going on. This game means a lot to the NFL. If it was unsafe, then I'm sure we wouldn't be here," Rodgers told reporters.

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Rodgers has never been one to shy away from expressing his opinions on controversial topics. His brief comments about Paris suggest he has confidence in the NFL's judgment and handling of the situation amid uncertainty ahead of Sunday's game.

The Steelers enter this matchup following an overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 26-19. Rodgers threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, but was also intercepted once and sacked five times. They're currently 4-2 and in a three-way tie for the AFC North with the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns.

New Orleans is also coming off a win, defeating the New York Giants, 34-27. Shough completed 16 of 30 passes for 144 yards and threw a touchdown pass, adding another score on the ground. At 2-4, the Saints are tied with the Atlanta Falcons and trailing the 3-2 Carolina Panthers in the NFC South.

This is the sixth game on the NFL International Games schedule and the league's first regular-season game in France. Three international games remain on the schedule after this matchup.

On Nov. 8, the Cincinnati Bengals play the Falcons in Madrid, Spain. The New England Patriots face the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 15, with the international slate wrapping up on Nov. 22 as the Minnesota Vikings face the San Francisco 49ers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. ET, with NFL Network broadcasting the game.

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