Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers addressed concerns regarding the NFL’s upcoming regular-season game in Paris, asserting that the league would have canceled the event if it were considered unsafe. His comments follow a period of significant urban unrest in the French capital, which has prompted the government to implement stricter protest regulations.

The security concerns have already impacted local sporting events, most notably the postponement of a Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lyon. While the NFL has not officially announced a change to its schedule, the cancellation of the high-profile soccer match has raised questions about the viability of hosting large-scale public events in the city during this period of instability. Rodgers’ remarks serve as the primary public assurance from an NFL-affiliated figure that the league is monitoring the situation and prioritizing safety protocols. As of now, the NFL has not provided a formal statement confirming whether the game will proceed as originally planned, leaving the status of the event dependent on the league's ongoing security assessments.