Goodell Signals Confidence in Paris Game Security Amidst Controversy
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NFL Commissioner maintains security is sufficient for international matchup as family members of players voice concerns.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, that he is comfortable with the security measures in place for the league's upcoming game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints, according to Yahoo Sports.
Goodell addressed the security situation during a news conference at the NFL owners' meetings held in New York. The announcement comes as the New Orleans Saints conducted practice sessions in Versailles near Paris on Wednesday, with Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis and wide receiver Chris Olave present, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Despite the commissioner's confidence, the international game has become a point of contention. Yahoo Sports reports that the wife of Pittsburgh Steelers player T.J. Watt has called out the NFL regarding the controversy surrounding the Paris game.