Aaron Rodgers, the veteran quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, found himself in an unexpected situation during a recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals. After throwing a crucial touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, Rodgers was tackled by one of his own offensive linemen, Broderick Jones, who appeared to be overly enthusiastic in his celebration. This incident sparked a heated exchange between Rodgers and Jones, leaving the quarterback visibly upset.
The game, played in Cincinnati, was a close affair with the Steelers trailing 30-24. Rodgers' 68-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth gave the Steelers a 31-30 lead with just 2:21 left on the clock. The quarterback's signature jump-and-fist-pump celebration followed, as he rushed to the Steelers sideline, extending his arms towards the ground in excitement. However, Jones' exuberance may have crossed a line.
As Rodgers celebrated, Jones ran behind him and grabbed him around the neck, causing the quarterback to fall to the ground. The scene resembled a sack by a Bengals defender, but this time, it was one of his own teammates. Rodgers, clearly frustrated, rolled away and later confronted Jones, a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. This unexpected interaction left several retired NFL offensive linemen in disbelief.
David Bakhtiari, a close confidant of Rodgers, tweeted, 'đđ It honestly gets funnier the more you watch it.' Geoff Schwartz, a former Giants guard, added, 'The Steelers LT ended up tackling Rodgers after they scored last night. Lmao. wtf is he doing.'
Despite the incident, Rodgers had a stellar night, completing 23 of 34 passes for four touchdowns and two interceptions. The Bengals, however, rallied for a game-winning field goal with seven seconds remaining, securing a 33-31 victory and improving their record to 3-4. The Steelers, now 4-2, will look to avenge this loss when they host the Packers in Week 8's 'Sunday Night Football' game.
Rodgers, known for his composure, acknowledged the potential for a heated rivalry game, stating, 'This is a short week, division opponent, anything can happen.' He expressed confidence in the team's ability to maintain focus, despite the recent setback.
