Steelers face another setback in France as team forced to cancel second event, this time because of weather

The Pittsburgh Steelers cancelled a planned practice after arriving in France, citing strong winds and the timing of their journey. The setback comes as the team prepares for Sunday’s regular-season game against the New Orleans Saints, which both teams still expect to go ahead.

The Steelers had flown from western Pennsylvania on Thursday evening and arrived on Friday morning; reported winds in the area were steady at 20 mph. The team had also cancelled a planned fan event in Paris’s Bastille area as a precaution following recent disruptions, while saying there had been no impact at NFL sites and that it remained confident about the game.