Listen to Fox News Articles: Aaron Rodgers’ Exciting New Chapter with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Aaron Rodgers has officially signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the stage for some thrilling matchups in the 2025 NFL season. Fans can look forward to a Week 1 showdown against his former New York Jets teammates. Moreover, the Steelers are scheduled to host the Green Bay Packers, the team where Rodgers earned four MVP awards during his illustrious career.
Packers’ quarterback Jordan Love is particularly excited about this upcoming matchup. He recently shared his enthusiasm during a round of golf at the American Family Insurance Championship, stating, "It’s going to be fun. It’s going to be awesome. I can’t wait to be on different sides, meeting up. I know we’ll talk pregame and hopefully exchange jerseys afterward."
Packers vs. Steelers: A Primetime Showdown
Mark your calendars for October 26, when the Packers and Steelers will face off at Acrisure Stadium in a highly anticipated primetime game. Love, who was selected 26th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, expressed his eagerness to take on Rodgers, despite the surprise of his selection at that time while Rodgers was still performing at a high level.
Rodgers, undeterred by the drafting of his successor, went on to claim back-to-back MVP awards in 2020 and 2021. Meanwhile, Love absorbed valuable lessons as Rodgers’ backup. After a challenging final season for Rodgers in 2022, the Packers officially handed the reins over to Love, who showcased his skills as the team’s starting quarterback. In his first full season, Love posted impressive stats with 4,159 passing yards, 32 touchdowns, and only 11 interceptions, leading the Packers to a playoff appearance with an 11-6 record.
Jordan Love Reflects on His Time with Aaron Rodgers
The Packers have signed Love to an extension ahead of the 2024 season. Despite facing an early injury, he managed to guide the team to a successful playoff run. Love shared his thoughts on Rodgers’ decision to join the Steelers, expressing, "I was excited for him. There were rumors he might be done, so just knowing he’s going to keep playing is pretty awesome."
Love has consistently praised Rodgers for being a supportive mentor, despite the circumstances surrounding his drafting. Reflecting on their relationship, Love said, "I appreciate the way A-Rod handled being in that situation. He understood what it was like to be in my position, and he wanted to approach it differently, which I think was awesome."
Their connection during their time together solidified a great mentor-mentee bond, allowing Love to learn from one of the best in the game.
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