Germie Bernard admits anxiety playing alongside Aaron Rodgers in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard shared his feelings of nervousness while playing with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the 2026 preseason. Although it is Rodgers' final NFL season as he announced his retirement, Bernard appreciates the opportunity to learn from an all-time great. Rodgers was recently observed mentoring Bernard in a preseason game, emphasizing the high expectations he has for his teammates. Bernard, selected 47th overall in the 2026 Draft, aims to translate his success from Alabama into the NFL with guidance from Rodgers.
- •Germie Bernard feels anxious playing alongside Aaron Rodgers.
- •Rodgers announced this to be his final NFL season.
- •Bernard was selected 47th overall in the 2026 Draft.
- •Rodgers is focused on mentoring young teammates this preseason.
- •Bernard seeks to capitalize on his time learning from Rodgers.
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- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie shares how playing with Aaron Rodgers is sparking his ‘anxiety’
"It is always difficult for a rookie to settle down his nerve and perform under pressure in his first year. For Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard, it’s a bit more complicated as he has to play with the 42-year old veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Recently, he opened up about his experience playing with […] The post Steelers Rookie Gets “Low-Key Anxiety” Performing While Veteran Aaron Rodgers Watches appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard has admitted playing with Aaron Rodgers actually makes him incredibly nervous. The 2026 season marks the end for Rodgers in the NFL as his 22 season in the league will be his final after announcing his retirement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 7:10 PMSteelers Rookie Gets “Low-Key Anxiety” Performing While Veteran Aaron Rodgers Watches
It is always difficult for a rookie to settle down his nerve and perform under pressure in his first year. For Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard, it’s a bit more complicated as he has to play with the 42-year old veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Recently, he opened up about his experience playing with […] The post Steelers Rookie Gets “Low-Key Anxiety” Performing While Veteran Aaron Rodgers Watches appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:30 AMPittsburgh Steelers rookie shares how playing with Aaron Rodgers is sparking his ‘anxiety’
Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard has admitted playing with Aaron Rodgers actually makes him incredibly nervous. The 2026 season marks the end for Rodgers in the NFL as his 22 season in the league will be his final after announcing his retirement.
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