Skip Bayless criticizes Aaron Rodgers ahead of Steelers opener against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Commentator Skip Bayless publicly criticized Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on September 13, 2026, labeling him a finger-pointing, blame-deflecting player. Bayless specifically referenced recent comments Rodgers made regarding his personal life and past relationships. The Steelers, led by head coach Mike McCarthy, open the 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Rodgers, who has played for the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets during his career, is entering his final season in the league. McCarthy and Rodgers previously won a Super Bowl together while with the Packers. Pittsburgh reached the playoffs in 2025, where they lost to the Houston Texans.
- •Skip Bayless called Aaron Rodgers a blame-deflecting diva on his show Gridiron.
- •The Steelers open the 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
- •Mike McCarthy replaced Mike Tomlin as the Steelers head coach for the 2026 campaign.
- •Aaron Rodgers stated he plans to play only one more season in the NFL.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers news: Skip Bayless goes scorched earth on 'deflecting diva' Aaron Rodgers
"Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting criticized by sports commentator Skip Bayless. Bayless is blasting Rodgers, claiming the quarterback is self-centered . “Aaron Rodgers is the all time finger pointing blame deflecting diva in the history of pro football,” Bayless said, per his show Gridiron. […] The post Steelers news: Skip Bayless goes scorched earth on 'deflecting diva' Aaron Rodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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