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Aaron Rodgers wasn’t happy with one of his teammates during Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after the four-time league MVP was brought 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 left in the game, but the festivities 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, Ohio, on Oct. 16, 2025. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Jones, who is officially listed at 311 pounds, appeared to let his excitement get the best of him, apparently overlooking the fact that Rodgers is just two years removed from a season-ending Achilles injury that derailed his debut with New York Jets.
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Rodgers was shaking as he rolled on the ground. Jones tried to help his quarterback to his feet before Rodgers quickly pushed him aside.
Rodgers appeared unscathed by the ill-judged celebration tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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The celebration was eventually cut short after the Bengals, led by newly acquired veteran Joe Flacco, earned a 33-31 victory over Pittsburgh Steelers. Flacco threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns in his debut with the team.
“It felt good. I can’t lie,” he said. “This game is so amazing and sometimes when you’ve played it for so long you can lose some of that energy for it, but it’s about your mind and telling yourself that it’s one of the best things in the world and if you can stay excited about what you’re doing, you can do it as long as you want.”
Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of the game at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
The Steelers fell to 4-2, but remain atop the AFC North.
