National Football League

Steelers: Tweeting OK, but no talking shop

Published Oct. 12, 2010 6:33 p.m. ET

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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn't care if his players are avid social media users. Just as long as they don't talk shop.

Although quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's return from a four-game suspension is certain to be a subject of locker room conversation this week, Tomlin doesn't want his players posting messages on Twitter, Facebook or similar sites about any team-related issues.

Aware that tweets by NFL players occasionally cause a stir - the Bengals' Terrell Owens tweeted an hour before kickoff Sunday, in apparent violation of NFL rules - Tomlin said football matters are off limits.