According to an ABC News wire report, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has expressed confidence in the NFL to make security decisions around staging a game in Paris amid recent civil unrest in the city.
According to The Guardian, the Steelers and Saints are still scheduled for the NFL's Paris debut on Sunday. The Guardian also reported that PSG canceled its Sunday match amid escalating unrest in Paris, and that violent protests had prompted a US security warning for fans.
The Guardian reported that Rodgers said on Friday the NFL would have canceled its first regular-season game in Paris, scheduled for Sunday, if the situation were "unsafe." He framed the league's decision-making as the basis for his confidence, a point ABC News also reported in its account of his comments.
The two reports describe the situation in different terms. ABC News referred to recent civil unrest, while The Guardian described violent protests and escalating unrest. The available summaries do not give further detail on the protests, the nature of the security warning, or whether the NFL has announced any changes to its plans beyond keeping the game on the schedule.
Sources: ABC News: Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers backs NFL on holding game in Paris despite recent unrest; The Guardian: Aaron Rodgers says NFL’s Paris game is safe despite PSG cancellation amid unrest.