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NBC Sports
42 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Aaron Rodgers is working out with his wide receivers in Malibu
Aaron Rodgers didn't sign the Steelers until June 7, so he didn't spend much time in Pittsburgh this offseason. He still isn't there, but the quarterback has brought his new receivers with him to Malibu. Rodgers posted a photo on social media, posing with Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek, Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin, DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson. The Steelers retweeted the photo. Rodgers said last week on The Pat McAfee Show that he was inviting his wide receivers, tight ends and running backs to join him. 'I know coming out to Malibu might not be that high on everybody's list,' Rodgers told McAfee. 'But we do have some guys coming out next week. So it'll be fun to spend a little time with them.' Skowronek posted a video of Rodgers throwing him an alley-oop in a gym earlier today. Rodgers, 41, is 'pretty sure' his first season in Pittsburgh will be his final NFL season. As it was, Rodgers had only one option this offseason to extend his career to a 21st season. He talked to the Giants and Vikings, but the Steelers were the only team that offered a contract. Rodgers will make his full $19.5 million this season only if the Steelers win their seventh Super Bowl.
NBC Sports
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
De Smith's upcoming book describes Aaron Rodgers as "isolated" and "dismissive"
Former NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith has a book coming out in early August. And Daniel Kaplan of has gotten an advance PDF of Turf Wars. There's some interesting stuff in there. We had a little something back around the time of the Super Bowl. The full apparently book has a lot more something. Including some observations about former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a vocal opponent of the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement. 'The god of Cheesehead Nation was isolated and dismissive,' Smith writes, regarding Rodgers's demeanor during a player meeting. 'He sat in the back row of the meeting room, issuing loud sighs before standing for a dramatic exit. An incredible quarterback, to be sure, but an even more impressive antagonist.' Smith also says this about Rodgers: 'In August 2021, my phone chirped with a text from Aaron Rodgers. 'Can you call me?' it read. Could I not run into traffic instead?' Smith and I now have something else in common, thanks to his book. If asked, Rodgers likely would suggest that people not waste their time 'reading crap like that.'
Newsweek
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Jets' Sauce Gardner Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Aaron Rodgers is now going to be leading the Pittsburgh Steelers in the presumed final year of his NFL playing career. Rodgers spent the last two seasons with the Jets, though he only played in 2024 due to suffering a torn Achilles in the beginning of the 2023 season. More news: Dolphins Receive Concerning Outlook Following Series of Wild Trades With Rodgers now leading another team in the AFC, he had a good chance of meeting his former team in the regular season or potentially in the playoffs. That will certainly be the case, as the Steelers and Jets will face off in Week 1. ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 29: Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets looks on during halftime against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.... ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 29: Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets looks on during halftime against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. More More news: Aaron Rodgers and Steelers OC Haven't Figured Out Offense The NFL should be proud for booking this revenge game for both the Jets and Steelers, as Rodgers will now be attempting to pass downfield against one of the best corners in the league: Sauce Gardner. Gardner spoke about Rodgers on "The Pat McAfee Show," not holding back about his feelings. "Aaron Rodgers is a phenomenal person.. I'm looking forward to playing against him week one.. The Steelers got some DAWGS and I'm looking forward to the challenge" ~ @iamSauceGardner #PMSLive — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 2, 2025 Gardner was asked about his feelings toward facing Rodgers in Week 1. "Man, it's going to be crazy. It's gonna be a lot of emotions in that game. I don't care what people say about him; he's a phenomenal person ... there's so much he has taught me as a player. Me playing cornerback, I am not thinking a quarterback can help me, you know? I'm looking forward to it cause he might think he knows all the tendencies I have, but this offseason has been me not trying to give everything away ... The Steelers got some DAWGS and I'm looking forward to the challenge. Gardner spoke at length about how he has transformed himself this offseason, and is currently 200 pounds. Considering the work that he has put in to better himself, he sounds like he is plenty ready to take on Rodgers in Week 1. Gardner also referred to Rodgers as a "wizard," but time will tell if the Jets' defense can stop Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, and more. Gardner is also in the final year of his rookie contract, as the Jets have exercised his fifth-year option. With the young star corner entering a contract year, he should be playing even harder than he has before. That is not to say that he has not played hard, but Gardner might have an even bigger breakout year to land a huge contract with the Jets. Gardner taking on Rodgers in Week 1 is just poetic. For more on the Jets and NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
8 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Davante Adams compares Matthew Stafford to Aaron Rodgers in a very encouraging way
'Matthew has that type of stuff still in his arm. ... Matthew's still got it.' Davante Adams spent the majority of his career catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer. Adams was on the Green Bay Packers when Rodgers won three of his four MVP awards, including back-to-back in 2020 and 2021. Together, Adams and Rodgers were arguably the best quarterback-receiver tandem in the NFL, putting up eye-popping numbers together in their prime. Adams will now have the pleasure of playing alongside Matthew Stafford and though they've only been teammates for a couple of years, Adams sees similarities between Rodgers and Stafford. And we're not talking about the version of Rodgers who struggled at times last season. Adams told Ryan Clark at Fanatics Fest recently that Stafford has similar 'type of stuff in his arm' that Rodgers had when he was winning MVPs in 2020 and 2021. 'He told me something that really stood out,' Clark said on the Mina Kimes Show. 'He said, 'I got to play with an older Aaron.' He's like, 'Matthew has that type of stuff still in his arm.' And we're talking about the Aaron Rodgers that was able to come back and win two MVPs. He's like, 'Matthew's still got it.' He's like, 'That reminds me of that.'' Adams also added that Stafford plays with a ton of competitiveness without letting his ego get in the way. 'And he said he also has this level of competitiveness to him that you still see at practice without a-hole to it. And that really sparked my interest,' Clark added. Stafford and Rodgers are two of the oldest players still slinging it in the NFL and when healthy, both are playing at a high level. Neither is particularly mobile and elusive in the pocket anymore but they have incredibly strong arms and put zip on the ball effortlessly. When talking about arm talent, Rodgers and Stafford are both in the top tier – even at this point in their careers. Adams saw it with Rodgers and he's seeing it with the Rams quarterback now, too. Follow Rams Wire on X, Facebook and Threads for more coverage!
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
New 3D scanner is a 'game changer' for investigations, says RNC
The linoleum floor is splattered with a dark red liquid, pooling a few feet away from a beaten up couch. A few empty beer bottles lay nearby, a gun has been left on the floor and shell casings are rolling around. On top of a small table is a cell phone, keys and a white, powdered substance arranged in lines. And there, in the back of the room stands a tripod with a scanner on top, its green lights blinking. This isn't the actual scene of a violent death, but the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's scenario room where a scene has been staged to demonstrate a 3D scanner and other new equipment now being used by the police. "We constructed it to look like a sudden death," RNC director of forensics and property control Kathryn Rodgers told CBC News. "So [it's] all very typical elements that we may encounter on scene." The scenario room allows officers to train with the new equipment, like the 3D scanner, the unit's latest purchase. "It's certainly a game changer in how much information can be captured in just minutes at a scene," said Rodgers. The scanner sits atop a tripod and takes a scan of whatever is in its line of sight, using a laser and a camera that rotates in 360 degrees. "It's sending out this laser, capturing millions and millions of data points, collecting them and putting them into a pattern, which is recreating the scene that we're in," Rodgers said. The rendering is accurate to about three millimetres, she added, and can help officers take measurements after they've left a scene. "It can be visualized for court. It can be visualized by juries and judges and also by other scientists who may need to look at the scene or other officers who may need to look at the scene. So it's a really great tool," Rodgers said. And while it might not be used at every scene, Rodgers said it's a useful tool for more complicated scenes. It was purchased by the Department of Justice and Public Safety in August for $86,193.74, according to a provincial procurement report. The 3D scanner works in conjunction with other new equipment, like a spectrometer that uses a laser to identify compounds, said Rodgers. "It can be anything from toxic chemicals, to drug components, to hazardous waste to explosive components. All of those are within an extensive library that sits within the software on that instrument," she said. Knowing what a substance is can help officers determine what type of protection they might need at a scene. For the demonstration, the white power on the table is baking soda, Rodgers added. Another useful tool for forensic identification is the Crime-lite AUTO, Rodgers said, which uses alternate light sources to help identify different substances, like blood, saliva or gunshot residue. "Like many fields, the technology is constantly, you know, advancing for forensic identification," she said. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
