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Aaron Rodgers was unhappy with one of his teammates during Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after the four-time league MVP was knocked to the ground by a 300-pound offensive tackle during a touchdown celebration.
The senior quarterback connected with tight end Pat Freiermuth on a 68-yard touchdown pass with just under three minutes left in the game, but the celebrations were cut short when third-year tackle Broderick Jones jumped on him. Rodgers, 41 years old.
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 on Oct. 16, 2025. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The 311-pound Jones seemed to let his enthusiasm get the best of him and apparently overlooked the fact that Rodgers is just two years removed from a season-ending Achilles tendon 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 to his feet before Rodgers quickly shoved him aside.
Rodgers seemed unscathed by the ill-judged celebratory tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
BENGALS SHOCK STEELERS WITH JOE FLACCO-JA’MARR CHASE CONNECTION IN EXCITING VICTORY
The celebrations finally came to a complete halt after the Bengals, led by newly acquired veteran Joe Flacco, cruised to a 33-31 victory over the Bengals. Pittsburgh Steelers. Flacco threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns in his debut with the team.
“It felt good. I can’t lie,” Flacco said. “This game is great, and sometimes when you’ve played it for so long, you can lose some of that energy. But it’s all about your mind and telling yourself 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 for as long as you want.”
Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
The Steelers fell to 4-2 but remain atop the AFC North.
