The Steelers said they're unified in any social justice statements or demonstrations this season.
This morning they've begun posting pictures holding hometown signs in calls to end racism, and announced they'll all wear Antwon Rose Jr.'s name on the back of their helmets.
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) September 14, 2020
We don’t know the full extent of how the Pittsburgh Steelers will partake in demonstrations in the name of social justice but we did get a hint of one. According to ESPN reporter Brooke Pryor the Steelers plan to wear a helmet sticker paying tribute to Antwon Rose Jr. tonight when they take on the New York Giants.
I am choosing not to share details Rose’s death here as the circumstances are quite divisive and depending on what you believe, can be quite a heated issue. You are more than welcome to search his name and find a narrative that suits you.
The reason the Steelers chose Rose, I assume is largely geography. Rose was from East Pittsburgh, PA. This will be the first time the Steelers have really had any sort of unified action in the name of social justice so it will be interesting to see how the fan base responds on social media.
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