A viral video emerged of Aaron Rodgers taking defensive reps from the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp practice session on Sunday. In the video, garnering more than 390,000 views on X, the 42-year-old quarterback can be seen seemingly playing as a pass rusher on the edge.
The video is attracting different reactions, as fans wonder what else Rodgers has up his sleeves.
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Don AI Corleone asked:
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“lmao what is bro doing?”
Mini Hulk declared:
“Peak male performance.”
Tyler observed:
“To hunt the Bengal, you must become the Bengal. Learn how the think, learn their movements. Only then can you torch them on a 40 yard post route.”
NDC wrote:
“He’s having fun. That’s a good thing. People make too much of light moments.”
Porters Burgh posted:
“Best edge rusher in the AFC North that wears number 8….”
Andrew Garcia commented:
“Clowning around when there could be a younger player trying out and trying to get some looks. Never been a team player.”
Aaron Rodgers’ different training camp moments
Aaron Rodgers is having quite a loud and eventful training camp experience. Perhaps he is milking every moment as he announced earlier in the year that the 2026 season will be his final professional campaign as a player.
He has been in the spotlight, even outside the field, prompting the Steelers to issue a statement after his appearance on the Pat McAfee show. Among other things, he talked about the vaccine, Anthony Fauci, and ESPN’s coverage of the scandal involving Dianna Russinin and Mike Vrabel.
The Steelers’ PR spokesperson Burt Lauten defended the quarterback’s right to expression.
“Discussion around culture and politics can bring differing perspectives,” Lauten’s statement read. “Our players are entitled to their own personal views. With respect to that, I am certain there are a variety of opinions on many topics within our locker room.”
Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers took a fan out for ice cream in company of his teammates like DK Metcald and Pat Freiermuth.
It is a reunion for Rodgers and the Steelers’ new head coach Mike McCarthy. Rodgers played for the Green Bay Packers, playing under McCarthy. His relationship with the coach formed part of the factors responsible for bringing him back for another season.
Entering his 22nd year in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers is on a one-year contract, potentially worth $25 million with incentive.
Edited by Kayode Akinwumi
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