evidence: Prior to the Steelers' Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, they remained in the tunnel during the playing of the national anthem. After the Steelers opted to not take the field for the anthem, Tomlin explained the decision, per Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: [...] The Steelers' choice came after President Donald Trump commented on NFL players protesting during the anthem, according to ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert: "Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. Out. He's fired! He's fired!'"