{"id":5673,"date":"2026-05-13T09:14:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=5673"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:14:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:14:43","slug":"major-moves-steelers-to-play-in-paris-cowboys-pickens-skips-workouts-and-nfl-international-matchups-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/major-moves-steelers-to-play-in-paris-cowboys-pickens-skips-workouts-and-nfl-international-matchups-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Moves: Steelers to Play in Paris, Cowboys&#8217; Pickens Skips Workouts, and NFL International Matchups Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>International Matchups Set for 2026<\/h2>\n<p>The excitement builds as the <strong>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong> are confirmed to compete in the first NFL game in Paris, facing the <strong>New Orleans Saints<\/strong> in Week 7, a significant event for expanding the league&#8217;s international presence. In another international fixture, the <strong>Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong> will take on the <strong>Atlanta Falcons<\/strong> in Madrid, Spain, scheduled for Week 9, providing a grand stage for NFL action in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the <strong>San Francisco 49ers<\/strong> are set to clash with the <strong>Minnesota Vikings<\/strong> in Mexico City, marking another highlight in the league\u2019s international series, while the <strong>Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong> and <strong>Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong> will also meet in London, continuing the tradition of season games abroad.<\/p>\n<h2>Transaction News<\/h2>\n<p>In other news, the <strong>Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> see wide receiver <strong>George Pickens<\/strong> absent from voluntary workout sessions despite recently signing his franchise tender, raising questions about his off-season engagement. Meanwhile, the <strong>Miami Dolphins<\/strong> have placed rookie UDFA running back <strong>Le&#8217;Veon Moss<\/strong> on the reserve\/retired list shortly after signing him, indicating an unexpected turn in his career.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Detroit Lions<\/strong> have officially signed first-round draft pick <strong>Blake Miller<\/strong>, solidifying their roster ahead of the season, while the <strong>Tennessee Titans<\/strong> announced the departure of Director of Football Research and Development <strong>Sarah Bailey<\/strong>, following her brief tenure navigating the transition from the Rams last year.<\/p>\n<h2>Coaching and Player Developments<\/h2>\n<p>Amidst the ongoing player developments, the <strong>Minnesota Vikings<\/strong> have requested an interview with <strong>Ray Agnew<\/strong>, assistant GM of the <strong>Detroit Lions<\/strong>, indicating a potential reshuffling in their front office as they look for talent to enhance their management team.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, <strong>Romeo Doubs<\/strong> of the <strong>New England Patriots<\/strong> expresses openness to any role should a trade for <strong>A.J. Brown<\/strong> become a reality, highlighting the ongoing speculation surrounding shake-ups in team rosters.<\/p>\n<h2>Player Sentiment on Playing Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>A recent poll by the NFLPA reveals that 92% of players prefer grass fields over turf, a significant sentiment echoed by players and aimed at improving playing conditions across the league. The data reflects a broader discussion on enhancing athlete safety and surface quality for performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Reflections on Coaching Practices<\/h2>\n<p>Lastly, a retrospective on former coach <strong>Jon Gruden<\/strong>&#8216;s treatment of players surfaces, sparked by comments from <strong>Simeon Rice<\/strong>. This analysis looks at Gruden&#8217;s career in the NFL and the implications of his coaching style on player relationships and league culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Matchups Set for 2026 The excitement builds as the Pittsburgh Steelers are confirmed to compete in the first NFL game in Paris, facing the New Orleans Saints in Week 7, a significant event for expanding the league&#8217;s international presence. 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