Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Called Out By Former Teammate For Shameless Behavior

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely getting Aaron Rodgers' final NFL season in 2026. This is only his second campaign in the Steel City, but at age 42, Father Time seems to be finally catching up with the legendary quarterback. The Steelers and Rodgers have high expectations, as usual. Rodgers is holding his offense accountable to try to maximize its potential, but a former teammate of his believes that Rodgers sometimes crosses the line.

Rodgers has built up a very decorated career across his 21 seasons in the NFL. He has been awarded four NFL MVPs, 10 Pro Bowl selections, four first-team All-Pro nods, and a Super Bowl MVP trophy when he led the Green Bay Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Steelers. He has racked up 66,274 passing yards, 527 passing touchdowns, and a 102.6 career quarterback rating, all of which rank among the best in NFL history. 

It is safe to say that Rodgers has earned the right to lead the Steelers and command the offense in a way that he sees fit. He has the résumé, talent, and  football IQ to turn any organization into a Super Bowl contender. 

In Rodgers' first season in the Black and Gold, the offense was shaky. None of the pass-catchers were consistent enough, the offensive line struggled mightily at times, and the identity was never truly established. Even through these challenges, Rodgers provided the best quarterback play that Steelers fans have seen since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger. The 42-year-old still has gas left in the tank, but all signs point to the upcoming 2026 NFL season being his last. 

Rodgers has always been in the headlines, sometimes not for the best reasons. He has been viewed by certain teammates as bossy, arrogant, and selfish. The main flaw that former teammates of Rodgers have pointed out is his inability to take any blame for shortcomings on the field. 

In a recent press conference, Rodgers called out young Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson for making a repeat mistake during training camp practices. While Rodgers went on to say that the situation was a learning experience and while highlighting the confidence that he has in Wilson, the initial comments rubbed former Packers receiver Greg Jennings the wrong way. 

In a recent clip from the First Things First show, Jennings criticized the way that Rodgers seemingly always dishes out blame to others before putting any on himself.

"I've never liked this. He didn't do this to DK [Metcalf]. He didn't do this to Davante Adams," Jennings explained. "When you're leading and you act as though everybody else makes mistakes and cannot repeat them, and we look at you. Do you ever do anything wrong? You already have a young group of guys trying to fit into this offense. It always seems that we are talking about Rodgers putting somebody in public light and showcasing their mistakes."

As a long-time NFL receiver, Jennings knows what it takes to perform at the highest level and make it easier for his quarterback. He knows how Rodgers plays and acts, and evidently did not like the way Rodgers called out Wilson for his inexperience.

Jennings played in 72 games with Rodgers as his quarterback during their time in Green Bay. Jennings recorded 338 receptions for 5,217 receiving yards and 38 receiving touchdowns during that span. This included a 64 receiving yards, two-touchdown performance in Rodgers' lone Super Bowl victory.

Steelers Wide Receivers Need To Step Up This Season

Pittsburgh's pass-catchers need to shake off their mistakes and get on the same page as Rodgers if the Steelers want to find success this upcoming season. The organization does not have the time to butt heads. As mentioned, this could be Rodgers' last ride, and possibly the last season that playoff success is possible before a full-scale rebuild hits the Steel City. If the offense can put it all together, the 2026 NFL season could be magical for Pittsburgh. 

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