Aaron Rodgers trains at defensive end during Steelers camp session
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Aaron Rodgers is in his final season in the NFL and is training with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During a recent practice, footage showed him lining up at defensive end, surprising some fans and raising concerns about his health after an Achilles injury sidelined him last season. Rodgers' comments on The Pat McAfee Show prior to camp fueled excitement as well as confusion over his unconventional approach in training. As the Steelers prepare for the 2026 season, the use of Rodgers in this role highlights an interesting phase in his career under head coach Mike McCarthy.
- •Rodgers prepares for his final NFL season with the Steelers.
- •He lined up at defensive end during a practice session.
- •Concerns over his health stem from a previous Achilles injury.
- •Fans expressed mixed reactions to his unconventional training approach.
- •Mike McCarthy coaches Rodgers this season after Mike Tomlin's departure.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Tomlin would never allow this’ – Steelers fans left baffled by Aaron Rodgers development in camp
"Aaron Rodgers is preparing for his 22 and final season in the NFL, but he’s taken up an unconventional training method at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ camp. It has been an electric start to the 2026 season preparations from Rodgers, whose recent comments went viral following his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
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