The Republican governor, wearing a hoodie with the Saints' trademark fleur-de-lis symbol across his chest, left Louis Armstrong Airport on Monday evening.He spoke with reporters before boarding his flight "with a bunch of folks" who would spend the week in France before Sunday's NFL game between the Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Landry seemed confident the trip's safety risk was manageable — so much so that the group carried the Saints' Super Bowl XLIV Lombardi Trophy on the trip.Louisiana Gov.
Jeff Landry speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House March 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C.(Win McNamee/Getty Images)NFL MONITORS FRANCE STREET VIOLENCE BEFORE SAINTS-STEELERS GAME NEAR PARIS WITH A MAJOR DECISION LOOMING"Yeah, look, we've been in contact with the State Department and talking to our partners over there," Landry told reporters.
"One thing the NFL does very well is work with the FBI, to use Department of Justice, Interpol, they do a great job of securing new stadiums out there."And we waited to hear the comment from the NFL.They said it's safe.
We're gonna go out there with a bunch of folks from Louisiana and hopefully have a good time."The NFL on Sunday released a statement that said the game is still on.but nothing in the statement unequivocally said the situation is safe."Preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France next Sunday," the NFL statement provided to OutKick and Fox News Digital read.The NFL logo is seen on the field before a game between the Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Dec.
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