Mike McCarthy jokes about Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee Show
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
During a guest appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Mike McCarthy commented on Aaron Rodgers' preseason remarks after the Steelers' 28-9 victory over the Packers. McCarthy referenced Rodgers' earlier controversial comments regarding his expectations for the 2026 season and his criticisms of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Following those comments, the Steelers' communications director issued a statement supporting player perspectives on culture and politics. McCarthy emphasized his focus on football while managing player opinions. The Steelers head into future games with a mix of quarterbacks as preseason evaluations continue.
- •Mike McCarthy appeared on the Pat McAfee Show on August 15, 2026.
- •The Steelers won their preseason game against the Packers 28-9.
- •McCarthy addressed Rodgers' criticism of preseason football.
- •The Steelers' communications director supported diverse player opinions.
- •Preseason evaluations are ongoing for the Steelers' quarterback roster.
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"After the Pittsburgh Steelers breezed past the Green Bay Packers with a 28-9 victory in preseason, the mood on the Pat McAfee Show was quite celebratory. But as head coach Mike McCarthy appeared on the latest edition of the show to talk football, the conversation inadvertently turned to the Steelers’ 42-year-old quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.
"Mike McCarthy has joked about Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pat McAfee Show after the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s recent explosive interview. McCarthy appeared on the programme following Pittsburgh’s 28-9 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers, where McAfee brought Rodgers into the conversation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:21 PMMike McCarthy teases another Aaron Rodgers-Pat McAfee reunion after explosive interview
Mike McCarthy has joked about Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pat McAfee Show after the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s recent explosive interview. McCarthy appeared on the programme following Pittsburgh’s 28-9 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers, where McAfee brought Rodgers into the conversation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:09 PM“Put Him on Your Show Again”: Mike McCarthy Jokes About Another Round of Aaron Rodgers-Pat McAfee After Explosive Interview
After the Pittsburgh Steelers breezed past the Green Bay Packers with a 28-9 victory in preseason, the mood on the Pat McAfee Show was quite celebratory. But as head coach Mike McCarthy appeared on the latest edition of the show to talk football, the conversation inadvertently turned to the Steelers’ 42-year-old quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.
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