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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones drew the ire of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers last week after the 300-pound tackle tackled Rodgers to the ground with a rare touchdown celebration. Jones revealed this week that, despite appearances, there is “no love lost” between the two.
But another touchdown tackle celebration isn’t completely out of the question, according to the Steelers tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
“We’re still joking about it,” Jones said, speaking to media Tuesday. “Yes, I was a little angry, but it’s okay. It’s football; it gets intense and everything,” he said, adding: “But it’s not a lost love.”
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“It’s just the energy he brings and the energy I bring. He told me, ‘Don’t lose your fire,’ and I told him the same thing. We’ll see him on Sunday after he throws another touchdown. I could tackle him again.”
Rodgers, 41, connected with tight end Pat Freiermuth on a 68-yard touchdown pass with just under three minutes left in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. The celebrations were cut short when Jones, whose official weight is 311 pounds, jumped on Rodgers and knocked him to the ground.
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 October 16, 2025. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Rodgers, who just two years ago suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury that derailed his debut with the New York Jets, fumed as he rolled on the ground. Jones attempted to help the quarterback to his feet before Rodgers quickly shoved him aside.
Rodgers seemed unscathed by the ill-judged celebratory tackle.
Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter of the game at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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The Steelers lost to Cincinnati, but will face Rodgers’ former team, the Green Bay Packers, on Sunday. It is the first time the four-time league MVP will face the Packers since he was traded to the Jets in 2023.
