Goodell Expresses Confidence in Security for Steelers-Saints Game in Paris
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in the security for the league's upcoming game in Paris between the Steelers and Saints, despite potential civil unrest and protests occurring in France.
Houston, TX, October 21, 2026 —
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in security for the league’s upcoming game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, despite the possibility of civil unrest and protests in France.
The available information does not specify when the game will be played or identify its venue in Paris. It also provides no details about potential protests, their locations, or whether they are expected to affect the event. Goodell’s remarks were described as expressing confidence, but no direct quotation or further explanation of his comments was provided.
No information was provided about security plans, coordination with French authorities, or measures for teams and spectators. The summary also does not identify the source or timing of Goodell’s statement. Those details are not available here, so the basis for his confidence cannot be assessed from the information provided.
The statement addresses security concerns surrounding the scheduled NFL matchup while protests and potential unrest are noted as issues in France. It does not indicate that the game has been postponed, relocated, or otherwise changed. No further information about the league’s preparations or any developments affecting the event was included.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Whyno, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
