Steelers 'will not be on the field' for US national anthem after Trump comments

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said his players would not take the field for the national anthem as NFL teams responded to criticism from United States President Donald Trump.

Steelers 'will not be on the field' for US national anthem after Trump comments

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said his players would not take the field for the national anthem as NFL teams responded to criticism from United States President Donald Trump.

At a rally in Alabama, Trump had delivered a scathing attack on NFL players who opt to kneel in protest when the Star-Spangled Banner is played prior to matches.

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