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Stephon Tuitt said his Instagram post about standing for the National Anthem is just how he feels about the subject and the team has not talked about what they plan to do as a whole.
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 19, 2020
Earlier in the offseason, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt made a bold statement when he let everyone know he plans to stand during the national anthem this season. There has been a massive movement from many players and the league to go all-in on social justice and kneeling during the national anthem will not only be allowed but encouraged.
But when Tuitt was asked about it on Wednesday he doubled down on his stance and made sure everyone knew he has no plans to change his feelings on the subject.
Tuitt also said there have been no formal conversations among the team as to a plan for how to handle the anthem this season. The Steelers have never had a player kneel during the anthem until now. Head coach Mike Tomlin has always said whatever happens will happen as a team but it feels like things will be much more independent this season in terms of how players choose to express themselves.
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