Coach Tomlin thanks fans & reaffirms Steelers commitment to being positive contributors to community

Before the Steelers took the field for their 'Friday Night Lights' practice at Heinz Field, Coach Mike Tomlin addressed the fans and spoke from the heart, like he always does.

He thanked them for their support over the past year, for the support they gave while they were all enduring the challenges of the pandemic, and he also reaffirmed the team's committee to battling social injustice in the Pittsburgh community and beyond.

"Good evening. What's up Steelers Nation? It's my honor to introduce this collection of men to you in 2021," said Tomlin as he addressed the fans. "We just wanted to acknowledge and be thankful of the support that we get from you this evening. In the last 12 months we've all been challenged in ridiculous ways. We were blessed enough to still have an opportunity to pursue our passion and do our jobs.

"We understand a lot of people were less fortunate than us. We thank you. We see you for your courage and spirit in the face of the pandemic and the challenges that it caused.

"Also, 12 months ago we acknowledged that our nation was ravaged by social unrest. We stood right here 12 months ago and made a commitment to be positive contributors to the development of a more perfect union. We formalized our efforts with social justice committees and got out into our community.

"Twelve months later we affirm that commitment. We still intend to be positive contributors to our community, here and in the communities in which we come from.

"We thank you for your support, not only on nights like tonight, but as we work hard to utilize our blessings and the platform that we have to be positive contributors.

"We thank you tonight. We hope you enjoy our work. Thank you."

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