As if the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 33-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals wasn’t bad enough, the Steelers could’ve lost their starting quarterback to injury in a strange way. Following Rodgers’ 68-yard touchdown pass to TE Pat Freiermuth, OT Broderick Jones tackled Rodgers from behind in celebration, and in the moment, Rodgers was heated, getting up and yelling at Jones.
But there’s no lingering animosity between the two. Jones said as much on Monday, and Rodgers confirmed it when talking to reporters today.
“I told him I’m 41, you can’t be out there tackling me. But I love Brod.