Steelers Player Tells Fans Who Burned Jerseys: ‘Don’t Buy It Back’

Steelers Player Tells Fans Who Burned Jerseys: ‘Don’t Buy It Back’
Vince Williams No. 98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a defensive stop in the second half during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Heinz Field on Sept. 17, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Joe Sargent/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker has a response for fans who burned their Steelers gear: don’t buy it back.

Last month, after a slew of players took a knee for the national anthem—or simply didn’t come out of the tunnel for the song—a number of fans destroyed their jerseys and gear, while saying that they won’t watch another game again.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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