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Aaron Rodgers furious after 300-pound teammate attacked him in celebration

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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 taken 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, but the celebrations were cut short when third-year tackle Broderick Jones jumped on it. Rodgers, 41 years old.

Broderick Jones tackles Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers (8) and Broderick Jones (77) of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on October 16, 2025. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Jones, listed at 311 pounds, seemed to let his enthusiasm get the better of him and seemingly overlooked the fact that Rodgers is only two years removed from a season-ending Achilles injury that derailed his debut with the New York Jets.

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Rodgers fumed as he rolled on the ground. Jones tried to help his quarterback up before Rodgers quickly pushed him away.

Rodgers appeared unhurt by the misjudged celebratory tackle.

Aaron Rodgers leaves

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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The celebrations were ultimately cut short after the Bengals, led by newly acquired veteran Joe Flacco, earned a 33-31 victory over the 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 so great, and sometimes when you’ve been playing it for so long, you can lose some of that energy. But it’s all about your mind and telling yourself that this is 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 makes a pass

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)

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The Steelers fell to 4-2 but still lead the AFC North.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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