Wind storm forces Steelers to cancel Paris practice ahead of Saints game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 13:44 · Archive

The Pittsburgh Steelers cancelled an outdoor practice in Paris on Friday due to wind gusts exceeding 45 mph.

The Pittsburgh Steelers cancelled their scheduled outdoor practice in Paris on Friday after arriving in France, with coach Mike McCarthy making the decision while the team was in flight over the Atlantic Ocean. Wind gusts exceeding 45 mph made outdoor practice conditions challenging, though rain was not a significant factor at the time.

Instead of the planned practice, the team held a lighter walkthrough in the ballroom of their hotel, Le Meridien Arc de Triomphe, in the heart of Paris. McCarthy said he wanted to 'activate the players after a long flight' and that the timing of the decision was important. He noted that Friday practices under his management are always lighter in intensity than those under previous coach Mike Tomlin, with more intense workouts reserved for Saturdays.

The Steelers arrived at Paris via buses from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport. They face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Stade de France.

How it is being reported

• Steelers make big changes to practice schedule in ParisThe Steelers are making changes to their practice schedule in Paris thanks to rain and wind.PennLive · 23 Oct, 12:50
• Wind storm in Paris compels Steelers to cancel practice after arriving in FrancePARIS – By the nature of the situation, Mike McCarthy was forced to make a decision from 30,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean.TribLIVE · 23 Oct, 11:25

In this story: Pittsburgh Steelers · Mike McCarthy · New Orleans Saints · Paris · Stade de France · Le Meridien Arc de Triomphe

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