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Steelers 'Optimistic' About Playing Home Games with Fans During 2020 NFL Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers "remain optimistic" about having fans in the stands during the 2020 NFL season, even though the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its fourth month.

Steelers director of communications Burt Lauten said in an email, perTim Benzof the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

"We will continue to work with health officials around the state while following the proper protocols and guidelines by the CDC when preparing Heinz Field for the 2020 season. At this time, we remain optimistic we will play our home games as scheduled in front of our fans with the understanding that we will follow the NFL and government regulations to maintain the safety of our fans, players and staff.