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Steelers defend Rodgers’ right to speak on McAfee show

The Pittsburgh Steelers released a statement supporting Aaron Rodgers’ freedom of speech after his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. The team said players are entitled to their own views.

The Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten told WTAE-TV that players can say whatever they want and that there are many opinions in the locker room. Rodgers had previously avoided the show during the season, but his recent appearance prompted the team to affirm players’ personal views amid criticism from ESPN and others. catcross.org