Aaron Rodgers fumes after getting tackled by 300-pound Steelers teammate during touchdown celebration
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Aaron Rodgers was not pleased with one of his teammates during Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after the four-time league MVP was brought down to the ground by a 300-pound offensive tackle during a touchdown celebration.
The veteran quarterback connected with tight end Pat Freiermuth on a 68-yard touchdown pass with just under three minutes remaining in the game, but the celebrations were cut short when third-year tackle Broderick Jones jumped on the 41-year-old Rodgers.
Aaron Rodgers (8) and Broderick Jones (77) of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati Oct. 16, 2025. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Jones, who is officially listed at 311 pounds, seemed to let his excitement get the best of him and seemingly overlooked the fact that Rodgers is just two years removed from a season-ending Achilles injury that derailed his debut with the New York Jets.
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Rodgers fumed as he rolled on the ground. Jones attempted to help his quarterback up to his feet, before Rodgers quickly shoved him aside.
Rodgers appeared uninjured by the poorly judged celebration tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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