The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly distancing themselves from Mason Rudolph‘s political allegiances after the quarterback hit a rally for President Trump on Friday … emailing a reminder to followers that their present and former gamers’ private views don’t communicate for your entire group.

Rudolph, in addition to teammate Miles Killebrew and former Steeler Rocky Bleier, took the stage at No. 45-47’s occasion close to Pittsburgh … and at one level, even gifted POTUS together with his personal customized workforce jersey.

In keeping with Entrance Workplace Sports activities, their cameos ruffled some feathers with some season ticket holders … and the workforce issued a response to anybody elevating concern over all of it.

“We perceive {that a} current rally in Pittsburgh has generated a variety of reactions from our fan base,” the letter stated, based on Entrance Workplace Sports activities.

“Our alumni and present gamers make their very own particular person choices that replicate their views, and they don’t essentially symbolize the view of your entire Pittsburgh Steelers group. We recognize your ardour and your continued help of the workforce.”

Trump showered Rudolph with reward in the course of the look … saying the signal-caller is tall, good-looking and has a very good arm.

Actually, he even predicted the previous Oklahoma State Cowboy could be the starter as soon as the season rolls round — NOT Aaron Rodgers, who has but to decide on his NFL future and whether or not his plans embrace establishing store in Metal Metropolis earlier than his profession is over.