Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson was minorly injured during a robbery in Dublin while on the injured reserve list, but he remained with the team and will return to Pittsburgh after the game.
The NFL has recommended enhanced security measures at team facilities, including armed officers and weapon screening, following a shooting at its headquarters. The article discusses the debate over gun rights and security, criticizing opinions that advocate for banning semi-automatic rifles, and highlights that tactical rifles are already used by law enforcement and security teams in various high-security settings. The author argues that the NFL should equip itself with appropriate weaponry to protect its facilities, emphasizing that armed security is a common and effective practice.
A performer at Super Bowl LIX's halftime show, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, was arrested for disrupting the event by holding a Sudanese flag with political messages and running across the field, leading to charges of resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. The NFL condemned the act and banned him from attending future games.