Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy share NSFW exchange during Steelers' drive
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

During Thursday Night Football, Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy exchanged heated words as the Steelers faced the Browns. Frustrated by a slow play call, Rodgers yelled at McCarthy on the sidelines. This moment occurred as the Steelers were driving for a touchdown after a penalty had given them a first down at the Cleveland 20-yard line. Following the exchange, Rodgers threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Roman Wilson, giving the Steelers an early lead at 7-0. This marks a memorable interaction between the two, both having previously worked together in Green Bay.
- •Rodgers and McCarthy exchange expletives during a drive
- •Steelers score after Rodgers' touchdown pass to Wilson
- •Incident occurs during a scoreless first quarter
- •Both have a history from their time in Green Bay
- •McCarthy and Rodgers last worked together eight years ago
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy share hysterically NSFW exchange on 'TNF'
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy exchange F-bombs on Steelers' TD drive
"Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy had a tense exchange in the middle of a drive. Then the Steelers scored a TD.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 12:53 AMAaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy share hysterically NSFW exchange on 'TNF'
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- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 12:50 AMAaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy exchange F-bombs on Steelers' TD drive
Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy had a tense exchange in the middle of a drive. Then the Steelers scored a TD.
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