Entire Steelers Team, Except Alejandro Villanueva, Stand in Tunnel During National Anthem

Alejandro Villanueva of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands by himself in the tunnel for the national anthem prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2017. Joe Robbins/Getty Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers stayed off the field during the U.S. national anthem before their 1 p.m. ET kickoff against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

And the move has nothing to do with protesting, said the team’s coach.