Steelers’ Bold Petition Shakes NFL Over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Pittsburgh Steelers have set off a firestorm that threatens to shake the very foundation of the NFL. In a move that has stunned both fans and league officials, the Steelers filed an emergency petition demanding that the NFL reverse its decision to feature Bad Bunny as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The petition, which was filed shortly after Art Rooney II’s explosive public statement, has drawn a clear line in the sand between tradition and modern entertainment.
Rooney, the president of the Steelers, has long been a defender of the NFL’s history and values. His public statement, “The Super Bowl is a football mecca, not a Bad Bunny stage,” immediately captured the attention of the sports world. The Steelers’ call for change has been a response to what they view as a shift in the Super Bowl’s identity — one that they believe should remain focused on the sport, not the spectacle of celebrity performances.
“The NFL is jeopardizing the sanctity of our most important game,” the petition reads, expressing concern that the decision undermines the core values of football, such as discipline, sacrifice, and respect for tradition. The petition has quickly gathered support from fans, particularly those in Pittsburgh, with hashtags like #SaveTheSuperBowl and #SteelersStandTall trending across social media.
The situation has ignited a wider debate within the NFL, with some players and teams supporting the Steelers’ stance, while others see it as an outdated view. “Football is global now. Bad Bunny is a global icon, and his presence at the Super Bowl will bring in millions of new fans,” said one high-profile player from another team.
Inside the Steelers’ locker room, however, the reaction has been unanimous. Players are rallying behind Rooney, with many expressing that the Super Bowl should remain a celebration of the game, not a stage for popular culture.
As the petition makes its way to NFL headquarters, the league faces a critical decision. Will the NFL prioritize tradition and appease one of its most storied franchises, or will it double down on modernizing the game’s appeal with international artists like Bad Bunny?
Jerry Jones Indirectly Takes a Shot at Micah Parsons by Claiming Cowboys Have Strongest Pass Rush
A few weeks ago, Micah Parsons was Jerry Jones‘ best pass rusher on the Dallas Cowboys defense. That changed days before the season started, and the former ended up in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The 82-year-old had a strong argument for letting his generational star leave. He knew the Cowboys’ run defense struggled with the 26-year-old on the field, and when adding the salary demands, it made little sense financially, as well as football-wise.
Jones received Kenny Clark back in the trade along with a couple of 1st round draft picks. The defensive tackle’s presence has helped improve the Cowboys’ slow down opposing running backs.
At the same time, the team’s pass rush has proved that Micah Parsons was a dominant contributing factor. Knowing the defense needs help at that position, the cast of 103.5 The FAN asked Jerry Jones about the need to reinforce the team.
Where we are potentially our strongest is pass rush. We’ve got the most capable pass rushers that we’ve had. We’ve got the ability to really rotate our players, which is very important at pass rush because you exert more energy there than any place else. So, there’s ways that we can take our personnel and address what happened to us Sunday.
Jerry Jones replied
The billionaire is claiming that his current sack unit is the best set of players he has had on his team. If that is what he is implying, then it is an indirect shot at Parsons, as no person in their right mind would rank anyone currently on the Cowboys’ defense over the Packers star.
Jerry Jones backs Matt Eberflus after underwhelming defense in Week 6 loss
Apart from his bizarre comment about the pass rush, Jerry Jones is aware that it was the Dallas Cowboys’ defense that has been underwhelming this season.
In six games, that defense has allowed the most combined yards, as well as the second most points. Jones was asked about Matt Eberflus‘ future amidst this disappointing run.
He’s had tremendous experience. He’s dealt with adversity. And he’s had some great successes… I jumped at it when we had the chance to get him. I still feel as strongly as I did the day we brought him in here.
Jerry Jones said
The owner-cum-GM mentioned that when the coaches make adjustments, the Cowboys’ defense plays better. He hopes his defensive coordinator can continue to make the necessary changes to get back to being competitive.
At the same time, his support for the former Chicago Bears head coach seems to stem from his appreciation of the experience Eberflus possesses.
Jones believes that with time, things will be better, and the defense will start to get back to where it should be. His head coach,
Brian Schottenheimer, seems to agree with that comment.
Brian Schottenheimer is sticking with Matt Eberflus amidst defensive struggles
Ahead of their Week 6 clash, there were already many instances of analysts and
former players questioning the Dallas Cowboys’ defense. They believed that after Micah Parsons left, the unit had been at its most porous self.Then, when former running back Rico Dowdle and the Carolina Panthers embarrassed America’s Team, many believed this was defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ fault. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer was asked about their defensive woes.
Matt Eberflus is a damn good football coach. We have to perform better. But I’ve been him, so part of me being in (the defensive meeting room) is to help as an asset, to tell him, ‘I believe in him. I understand what he’s going through.’ It sucks. It’s no fun. We’re gonna ride this thing out. And we’ll play better. We really will
Brian Schottenheimer said as quoted by Jon Machota
The head coach also added that he understands the negativity Eberflus is facing, as he has been in those shoes. Even then, he believes the defensive woes will pass, and the Cowboys will get better.