Jets’ Breece Hall makes feelings about Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers clear

Quite a few tales shared since late 2024 have prompt that present Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and New York Jets extensive receiver Garrett Wilson “by no means noticed eye-to-eye” and “weren’t precisely one of the best of associates” because the Jets struggled by a 5-12 season with Rodgers within the lineup. 

Throughout an look on the most recent version of the “Get Received Pod with Marshawn Lynch & Mike Robinson” program, Jets operating again Breece Corridor touched upon his working relationship with Rodgers that lasted from the spring of 2023 by this previous January. 

“Very misunderstood particular person,” Corridor stated about Rodgers, per Troy Montgomery of Steelers Depot. “Nice dude. Comes off to individuals a sure method, however as soon as you actually get to know him, you understand how good of an individual he’s. Final yr, whenever you’re dropping video games, the blame will get placed on the faces of the workforce.”

Shortly after it turned clear that the brand new Jets regime would formally half methods with Rodgers firstly of the present league yr, Gang Inexperienced gamers akin to operating again Isaiah Davis and linebacker Quincy Williams spoke extremely of the long run Corridor of Famer. Again in January, some members of the Jets locker room publicly campaigned for the membership to present Rodgers one other yr to proper the ship. 

Extra just lately, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports activities Illustrated famous that Rodgers’ teammates “largely have beloved him through the years.” Corridor appears to be a kind of people. 

“Once you’re dropping,” Corridor continued, “anyone has to get let go, however what individuals do not understand is, when stuff is loopy organizationally, then it is exhausting for gamers to have stability and win video games. …I like Aaron. Me and him nonetheless have an incredible relationship to this present day. That is my man.”

So far, Rodgers reportedly has “pleasantly stunned” Steelers gamers and coaches with how he impacted the workforce’s “vibe” throughout obligatory minicamp practices. Finally, Rodgers and the Steelers will start making ready for his or her Week 1 recreation at none apart from the Jets that may happen on Sept. 7.

“We owe the Steelers one,” Corridor stated in reference to the Jets’ 37-15 loss to Pittsburgh this previous October, per Matthew Marczi of Steelers Depot. “They obtained us final yr. I’ve obtained to get Aaron. I’ve obtained to get Aaron, play him first recreation.”