Aaron Rodgers appeared to have a heated moment with teammate DK Metcalf during their showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. In a clip on social media, the four-time NFL MVP could be seen expressing his frustration after Metcalf dropped a pass.
According to multiple outlets, including “MLFootball”, the quarterback yelling “f***ing c**ks**ker in a fit of rage.
Despite that misplay, the Pittsburgh Steelers managed to secure a 16-7 lead at halftime.
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Mike Tomlin’s team took an early lead after Chris Boswell scored a 56-yard field goal in the first quarter. However, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found tight end Tucker Kraft for a 16-yard touchdown. Brandon McManus successfully converted the extra point, giving them a 7-3 lead.
Boswell scored two field goals in the second quarter. Aaron Rodgers then found Metcalf for a touchdown, giving the Steelers a nine-point advantage before the halftime whistle.
This is Rodgers’ first game against the Packers, with whom he spent 18 seasons and won a Super Bowl. The quarterback has completed 11 of 15 passes for 102 yards and one touchdown.
Aaron Rodgers opened up about wanting to retire as a Packers
Before Sunday’s showdown, there was a narrative that the four-time NFL MVP was out for revenge against his former team. However, on Thursday, Rodgers shut down this notion and stated that he had no grudge against the Packers.
The four-time NFL MVP also revealed that he would like to retire as a Packer.
“I was there for 18 years,” Rodgers said per ESPN. “Regardless of when I hang it up, that’s the bulk of my career. I’ll retire as a Packer and see what happens after that.
“I’ve got a lot of love for the organization and my time there. They asked this week is it a revenge game or whatever. What do I got to be avenging here? They made me a ton of money. I grew up there, spent some of my best years of my life there. I’ve got nothing but love for the organization.”
Rodgers has helped the Steelers to a 4-2 record. He has recorded a total of 1,270 yards and 14 TDs.