Aaron Rodgers 'was just trying to talk s---' when he made Jimmy Kimmel-Epstein link, Pat McAfee says

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ESPN host Pat McAfee on Wednesday addressed the controversial remark New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made when he attached late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s name to Jeffrey Epstein’s client list during their program this week.

Rodgers' remark prompted Kimmel to offer a fiery response and threatened to get lawyers involved.

McAfee, the former Indianapolis Colts punter, equated the comments Rodgers made to "talk s---" and apologized for "being a part of" the drama that came about afterward.

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland on Thursday. (Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports)

"I can see why Jimmy Kimmel felt the way he felt, especially with his position, but I think Aaron was just trying to talk s---," McAfee said. "Now, did it go too far? Jimmy Kimmel certainly said that was the case. 

"We obviously don’t like the fact that we’re associated with anything negative ever. We like our show to be an uplifting one. A happy one. A fun one. But it’s because we talk s--- and try to make light of everything, some things obviously people get very p---ed off about, especially when they’re that serious of allegations."

McAfee added, "Hopefully those two will be able to settle this."

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Rodgers’ remark appeared to be just another page in the ongoing feud between the two.

ESPN analyst Pat McAfee reacts prior to the game between the Missouri Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes during