Aaron Rodgers is fully embracing his role with the Pittsburgh Steelers, serving as a key leader in a youthful offense. Recently, after seeing quarterback Skylar Thompson take an unfortunate hit, Rodgers made it clear to his offensive line that such plays should not happen again.

“I walked out there, like, ‘what the hell just happened?’” Rodgers stated on teammate Cam Heyward’s podcast. “I told the line, ‘Don’t you ever let that happen again. We gotta protect each other. You guys are the policemen out there on the field. You’re the big brothers…’”

He emphasized teamwork and protection among players, creating a sense of brotherhood that shouldn’t be compromised, even during practice.

In the weeks following his comments, he observed teammates stepping up, noting, “That’s what it looks like. I’m not talking about instigating fights. I’m just saying back your brothers up.”

Rodgers’ influence since joining the Steelers less than three months ago has been profound, with younger players eager to earn his respect as they collectively aim to make a mark this season.

As a seasoned NFL veteran, Rodgers feels a responsibility to lead while acknowledging that the true success of the Steelers’ offense hinges on the younger players developing their leadership qualities. “When those young guys realize they can be leaders, we will take off,” he remarked.