"Disgusting greed," - Furious Steelers fans THRASHES NFL Network after they cut Franco Harris' tribute to a commercial

Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers are not happy about NFL Network cutting Franco Harris‘ tribute ceremony to a commercial during the halftime of the Steelers-Raiders game on Saturday.

The legendary Steelers running back died last week at age 72. The Pittsburgh Steelers planned a tribute ceremony for Harris during their game against the Las Vegas Raiders. But during the ceremony, NFL Network cut to commercial just seconds before the tribute video on the jumbotron began. NFL fans watching from home were disgusted by this move by the network.

Steelers also paid tribute to Harris before the game on Sunday. Many Steelers players, including TJ Watt and Kenny Pickett, were seen entering the Acrisure Stadium wearing Franco Harris replica jerseys. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin also wore a No.32 jersey as a homage to the Hall OF Fame running back. Pittsburgh pass rusher Cameron Heyward ran through the tunnel into the field waving a big No.32 flag as a tribute to Harris.

The Pittsburgh Steelers also painted their endzone to replicate the 1972 AFC divisional game, in which Franco Harris gave the NFL fans “The Immaculate Reception.” But most football fans were understandably pissed about the NFL Network cutting to a commercial in the middle of a tribute ceremony to a late NFL legend.

The Steelers gave the biggest and most fitting tribute with a comeback victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett threw a last-minute touchdown at the rookie wide receiver George Pickens.

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Pittsburgh Steelers fans are disgusted by NFL Network

Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers (Image via NFL.com)

NFL fans on Social Media are disgusted by the NFL Network’s move. Fans started calling the NFL Network on Social Media and demanded an apology for their totally classless act.

"Please turn to the videoboard as we honor Franco Harris…"

[Cut to Intel Commercial]

Great job, NFL Network! 🤦
— Benstonium (@Benstonium) December 25, 2022

NFL network not showing the Steelers tribute video to Franco Harris is absolutely criminal
— sam (@sammontrose22) December 25, 2022

How the hell did the NFL Network spend the entire week teasing this Franco Harris ceremony, teasing it during the entire pregame show, and teasing it during the game ONLY FOR IT TO CUT AWAY JUST BEFORE THE TRIBUTE AIRED?????
— Jake Fenner (@jakefenner_) December 25, 2022

Pretty shitty of NFL Network to cut away in middle of ceremony.
— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) December 25, 2022

NFL Network is awful, that’s ridiculous. I guess commercials are more important than a Franco Harris tribute.
— Austin Konenski (@AustinKonenski) December 25, 2022

“Please turn your attention to the video board as we celebrate Franco Harris”

*commercial*

FUCK you nfl network
— kelly (@KJovenitti) December 25, 2022

No offense to NFL Network halftime analysts but we didnt need to hear what those guys thought of the 1st half. Get your commercials out of the way. And air the entire retirement ceremony. It's not that hard.
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) December 25, 2022

I think @nflnetwork should issue an apology to everyone watching the Steelers game.

To go to commercial and not show the video montage of Franco Harris’ jersey retirement is insanely disrespectful. Even if it was a mistake, you should have immediately dumped out of the break.
— Emily Giangreco (@EmilyGiangreco) December 25, 2022

WAAAIITTT… no no no no no no

Why is NFL Network cutting to break during the Franco Harris tribute in-stadium?? 😞
— Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein) December 25, 2022

NFL Network should be absolutely embarrassed for cutting to commercial during the Franco Harris ceremony. Totally classless @nflnetwork
— Stephen Eyler (@Stephen_Eyler) December 25, 2022

Absolutely pathetic job by @nflnetwork going to commercial during Franco Harris tribute.
— Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan) December 25, 2022

Its was really nice of the NFL Network to cut to a commercial during the Franco Harris ceremony right when they were gonna show his tribute video…..Disgusting Greed.
And disrespectful to a True NFL Legend.
— Michael DiStefano (@Distefano66) December 25, 2022

NFLN going to commercial during the Franco Harris tribute is so ick
— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) December 25, 2022

Not even a Steelers fan, but it’s really messed up that NFL Network cut away from the Franco Harris halftime tribute and ceremony to show commercials. And I know they’ve gotta make money, fine, but they advertised showing it these last couple days. Pretty shameful, @nflnetwork.
— Cody Hills (@ByCodyHills) December 25, 2022

Franco Harris was a legend, on and off the field. He was a 9 time Pro Bowler and also the 1976 Walter Payton Man Of The Year award winner. He was loved and respected by all the Steelers nation. The Pittsburgh Steelers have retired his No.32 jersey. Franco Harris also won the offensive Rookie of the Year award when he rushed for 1,055 yards and 10 touchdowns in 1972, his rookie season.

Harris has helped the Pittsburgh Steelers to win four Super Bowl rings. For his accomplishments in Steelers uniform, the Hall Of Fame running back will forever be in the hearts of the Steelers Nation.

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