Overview

• Rodgers responded to Bradshaw’s May “joke” comment with respect, joking that he “whispers to the gods” daily and inviting the legend to “chew some bark” together.
• He credited his decision to join the Steelers to his strong rapport with Mike Tomlin, saying the coach’s personal approach made Pittsburgh his only playing option.
• Rodgers praised Bradshaw’s four Super Bowl titles and media career, describing him as “an absolute legend” and expressing a desire to build a friendship.
• Safety DeShon Elliott, who had previously called Rodgers a “troll,” publicly apologized and lauded him as an All-Pro and future Hall of Famer.
• Teammates have endorsed Rodgers’s leadership style and cultural fit as camp progresses in Latrobe, signaling his smooth integration into the Steelers locker room.