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Jihad Ward on Aaron Rodgers Video: Giants Were Frustrated by Cobb Hit, Jets Laughing

A heated moment between New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward during their preseason game last Saturday was caught on NFL Films cameras.

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Rodgers took offense to Ward's forearm shove well after he tossed a pass to wide receiver Mecole Hardman, and the two had to be separated.

On Wednesday, Ward provided his side of the story, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic, noting how he and teammates took offense to an illegal block from Jets wideout Randall Cobb and the ensuing reaction:

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