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After nearly two decades of head coach Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers are starting over with new head coach Mike McCarthy, a whole new system and several new starters. Optimism is high and fans feel like there's been a new energy with the team and so let's offer up our own bold predictions for the upcoming season.
We aren't ready to name the two players but between the team's three big edge defenders and defensive linemen Cam Heyward and Derrick Harmon, we predict the Steelers to get at least two players with 10+ sacks.
Time is almost out for Joey Porter Jr. to agree to terms on a contract with the Steelers but we predict Porter Jr. still plays in 2026, even if it is on his rookie contract.
Between Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, the Steelers have a very good two-headed running back attack. And while we think the run game will be effective, we don't see either player eclipsing 1,000 rushing yards individually.
With the team's new additions, we predict DK Metcalf will reap the benefits with his best season. Metcalf's career high in receptions is 90 and his receiving yards are 1,303. We predict Metcalf tops both this season.
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We aren't ready to name the two players but between the team's three big edge defenders and defensive linemen Cam Heyward and Derrick Harmon, we predict the Steelers to get at least two players with 10+ sacks.
Time is almost out for Joey Porter Jr. to agree to terms on a contract with the Steelers but we predict Porter Jr. still plays in 2026, even if it is on his rookie contract.
Between Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, the Steelers have a very good two-headed running back attack. And while we think the run game will be effective, we don't see either player eclipsing 1,000 rushing yards individually.
With the team's new additions, we predict DK Metcalf will reap the benefits with his best season. Metcalf's career high in receptions is 90 and his receiving yards are 1,303. We predict Metcalf tops both this season.
#season #mike #players
2 months ago
NFL star Aaron Rodgers did not mince words when he slammed ESPN over its lack of coverage of former journalist Dianna Russini's alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
"I also said you're a gutless organization because they haven't said anything," Rodgers, 42, said during his Thursday, September 10, appearance on the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward show. "They spend so much time on certain issues but you won't talk one second on the Dianna Russini situation."
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback went on to explain that ESPN reported on San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's prostitution scandal on the front page of its website, but failed to acknowledge the scandal involving Russini, 43, and Vrabel, 51.
"They will rotate the eight stories or whatever they have but they usually have like the one story that's featured," Rodgers continued. "That was the featured story. So you bring in how many millions of eyes to that situation. Why do you want to throw Jed York under the bus? I don't know. But does that have the same effect as a reporter who's, you know, has intimate relations with a coach, who has a vote for MVP, has a vote for coach of the year. I don't know if she's on the Hall of Fame [voting committee] or not but there's voting stuff."
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"I also said you're a gutless organization because they haven't said anything," Rodgers, 42, said during his Thursday, September 10, appearance on the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward show. "They spend so much time on certain issues but you won't talk one second on the Dianna Russini situation."
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback went on to explain that ESPN reported on San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's prostitution scandal on the front page of its website, but failed to acknowledge the scandal involving Russini, 43, and Vrabel, 51.
"They will rotate the eight stories or whatever they have but they usually have like the one story that's featured," Rodgers continued. "That was the featured story. So you bring in how many millions of eyes to that situation. Why do you want to throw Jed York under the bus? I don't know. But does that have the same effect as a reporter who's, you know, has intimate relations with a coach, who has a vote for MVP, has a vote for coach of the year. I don't know if she's on the Hall of Fame [voting committee] or not but there's voting stuff."
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2 months ago
Years after their engagement ended in early 2022, Aaron Rodgers is airing out his grievances with ex Shailene Woodley.
On Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast, the 42-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback alleged the actress, a couple of days after the engagement, expressed interest in being intimate with another unnamed man prior to their wedding.
"(Woodley) maybe felt like she was forced to make a decision; she could have said no," Rodgers, who is now married to a woman named Brittani, mused of the 2020 proposal. "Her story is I ruined her life and gave her crazy depression because I left her, but the actuality is, she told me that (statement) and she took off the ring by March."
USA TODAY has reached out to Woodley for comment.
While it's impossible to ******* yze someone and their private relationship based on one public comment, experts say the situation reflects how feelings about a breakup can linger, especially if they haven't been properly processed.
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On Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast, the 42-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback alleged the actress, a couple of days after the engagement, expressed interest in being intimate with another unnamed man prior to their wedding.
"(Woodley) maybe felt like she was forced to make a decision; she could have said no," Rodgers, who is now married to a woman named Brittani, mused of the 2020 proposal. "Her story is I ruined her life and gave her crazy depression because I left her, but the actuality is, she told me that (statement) and she took off the ring by March."
USA TODAY has reached out to Woodley for comment.
While it's impossible to ******* yze someone and their private relationship based on one public comment, experts say the situation reflects how feelings about a breakup can linger, especially if they haven't been properly processed.
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2 months ago
Aaron Rodgers has sparked backlash over comments made about his previous relationships.
Appearing on his teammate Cam Heyward's podcast Not Just Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback aired out some dirty laundry pertaining to his relationships with exes Shailene Woodley and Danica Patrick.
Rodgers dated former Nascar driver Patrick from 2018 to 2020, and then actor Woodley from 2020 to 2022. The latter relationship ended in a called off engagement. He is now married to a woman named Brittani, though further details about her and their relationship are unclear.
The controversial NFL player's comments began when he was asked the question: "What do most people get wrong about you?" Instead of offering up a personal anecdote, he launched into verbal tirades against his exes.
"I dated two women who ****** ody gives a f*** about unless they drop my name," Rodgers began. "And they like to say their version of the history of what happened, and so I'm just this monster of a partner, and it's just f***ing horse s***."
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Appearing on his teammate Cam Heyward's podcast Not Just Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback aired out some dirty laundry pertaining to his relationships with exes Shailene Woodley and Danica Patrick.
Rodgers dated former Nascar driver Patrick from 2018 to 2020, and then actor Woodley from 2020 to 2022. The latter relationship ended in a called off engagement. He is now married to a woman named Brittani, though further details about her and their relationship are unclear.
The controversial NFL player's comments began when he was asked the question: "What do most people get wrong about you?" Instead of offering up a personal anecdote, he launched into verbal tirades against his exes.
"I dated two women who ****** ody gives a f*** about unless they drop my name," Rodgers began. "And they like to say their version of the history of what happened, and so I'm just this monster of a partner, and it's just f***ing horse s***."
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2 months ago
Aaron Rodgers has spent years saying relatively little about what ended his engagement to Shailene Woodley. He has now offered a much more explicit version of events, one that does not line up neatly with the public timeline people saw at the time.
During the Sept. 10 installment of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, Rodgers said he proposed to Woodley in December 2020 and she accepted. He then claimed that only days later, she told him that before they married, she wanted to have **** with another man.
Rodgers also said Woodley had taken off her engagement ring by March 2021 and that later attempts to repair the relationship went nowhere.
Their engagement did not become public until February 2021, while reports that they had split did not emerge until February 2022.
Rodgers raised Woodley while discussing what he believes are inaccurate public narratives surrounding several of his past relationships.
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During the Sept. 10 installment of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, Rodgers said he proposed to Woodley in December 2020 and she accepted. He then claimed that only days later, she told him that before they married, she wanted to have **** with another man.
Rodgers also said Woodley had taken off her engagement ring by March 2021 and that later attempts to repair the relationship went nowhere.
Their engagement did not become public until February 2021, while reports that they had split did not emerge until February 2022.
Rodgers raised Woodley while discussing what he believes are inaccurate public narratives surrounding several of his past relationships.
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2 months ago
"People could never imagine that I would lack any confidence or belief in the simple things about who I am. Everything was torn to bits. He leaves a trail of blood," Danica Patrick said on the Sage Steele Show back in May 2025 when asked about her split from NFL star Aaron Rodgers. And now, Rodgers has offered a dramatically different version of their relationship, pushing back on Patrick's account and claiming she was struggling emotionally after retiring from racing. His comments have reopened an old chapter while challenging the story Patrick previously shared publicly.
"I dated Danica. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around. But I didn't leave her because I was trying to be there and be a good partner. Then it was going a certain direction, obviously. There was no intimacy. There was nothing. And I'm buying a house in Malibu and she goes, 'Would you want to buy it together?' and I said no." Aaron Rodgers recently revealed his side of the story on the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast.
Rodgers and Patrick had known each other for years before their romance became public. Patrick has previously recalled meeting the Green Bay Packers quarterback at the ESPYs in 2012, where Rodgers gave her his email address.
The two remained in occasional contact afterward, although their communication was not always consistent. Their relationship eventually became public in January 2018, following the end of their respective previous relationships.
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"I dated Danica. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around. But I didn't leave her because I was trying to be there and be a good partner. Then it was going a certain direction, obviously. There was no intimacy. There was nothing. And I'm buying a house in Malibu and she goes, 'Would you want to buy it together?' and I said no." Aaron Rodgers recently revealed his side of the story on the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast.
Rodgers and Patrick had known each other for years before their romance became public. Patrick has previously recalled meeting the Green Bay Packers quarterback at the ESPYs in 2012, where Rodgers gave her his email address.
The two remained in occasional contact afterward, although their communication was not always consistent. Their relationship eventually became public in January 2018, following the end of their respective previous relationships.
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2 months ago
Ex-Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had one of the more candid conversations of his career on a podcast that came out on Thursday.
Speaking on Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, Rodgers spoke on a range of topics, including why his engagement to actress Shailene Woodley ultimate broke down.
According to Rodgers, the pair split at least in part due to the fact that his former paramour wanted to engage in relations with another man prior to the pair getting married.
"Then I date Shailene [Woodley]. I propose and she says yes." Rodgers said on the podcast. "Not a couple of days after that she tells me, "You know, before I get married I have got to go [sleep with] this guy"…she told me that and then she took off the ring by March [2021, after Rodgers said no]."
With Rodgers declining request, him and Woodley broke up shortly after and cancelled their otherwise imminent engagement.
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Speaking on Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, Rodgers spoke on a range of topics, including why his engagement to actress Shailene Woodley ultimate broke down.
According to Rodgers, the pair split at least in part due to the fact that his former paramour wanted to engage in relations with another man prior to the pair getting married.
"Then I date Shailene [Woodley]. I propose and she says yes." Rodgers said on the podcast. "Not a couple of days after that she tells me, "You know, before I get married I have got to go [sleep with] this guy"…she told me that and then she took off the ring by March [2021, after Rodgers said no]."
With Rodgers declining request, him and Woodley broke up shortly after and cancelled their otherwise imminent engagement.
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2 months ago
Aaron Rodgers is pushing back on Danica Patrick's version of their breakup.
More than six years after the former couple ended their relationship, Rodgers opened up about Patrick during a wide-ranging appearance on the "Not Just Football" podcast with Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Cam Heyward on Thursday, Sept. 10.
The 42-year-old quarterback directly addressed comments Patrick previously made about their relationship and disputed her description of how their split unfolded.
"She tells a story that, 'I was so blindsided by getting left by you, and he leaves a trail of blood around.' I'm like what are you talking about?" Rodgers said. "That is not what happened by any means."
Rodgers and Patrick began dating in 2018 and split in July 2020. Patrick, one of the most recognizable drivers in NASCAR history, has since spoken publicly about the emotional toll she says the relationship took on her.
#relationship #danica
More than six years after the former couple ended their relationship, Rodgers opened up about Patrick during a wide-ranging appearance on the "Not Just Football" podcast with Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Cam Heyward on Thursday, Sept. 10.
The 42-year-old quarterback directly addressed comments Patrick previously made about their relationship and disputed her description of how their split unfolded.
"She tells a story that, 'I was so blindsided by getting left by you, and he leaves a trail of blood around.' I'm like what are you talking about?" Rodgers said. "That is not what happened by any means."
Rodgers and Patrick began dating in 2018 and split in July 2020. Patrick, one of the most recognizable drivers in NASCAR history, has since spoken publicly about the emotional toll she says the relationship took on her.
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Aaron Rodgers discussed his relationship with Shailene Woodley in a new interview.
He and the actress were together for nearly two years.
Rodgers married a woman named Brittani in 2025.
Aaron Rodgers opened up about his relationship with Shailene Woodley in a new interview. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, 42, explained why they ended their engagement after nearly two years together.
"I proposed to Shailene and she said yes. Now, she maybe felt like she was forced to make a decision. She could have said no," he told teammate Cam Heyward on the latest episode of his "Not Just Football" podcast. "A couple days after that she tells me, 'Before we get married, I gotta go **** this guy.'"
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He and the actress were together for nearly two years.
Rodgers married a woman named Brittani in 2025.
Aaron Rodgers opened up about his relationship with Shailene Woodley in a new interview. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, 42, explained why they ended their engagement after nearly two years together.
"I proposed to Shailene and she said yes. Now, she maybe felt like she was forced to make a decision. She could have said no," he told teammate Cam Heyward on the latest episode of his "Not Just Football" podcast. "A couple days after that she tells me, 'Before we get married, I gotta go **** this guy.'"
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has never been shy about speaking his mind, and as he enters what he is adamant will be his final season in the NFL, Rodgers is making it clear that he's letting whatever comes to mind fly.
In a two-part interview on teammate Cam Heyward's Not Just Football with Cam Heywardpodcast, Rodgers did not mince words about his feelings toward ESPN, doubling down on his criticism of the network during the Steelers' training camp.
"ESPN is really scared," Rodgers ***** erted. "Because I can speak up and speak my mind. And that McAfee thing rattled their feathers because I didn't just say that on McAfee's show—honestly, I love Pat, and he's done more for that network than any other horrible show they have on there—they should pay those guys doing it.
"But I also said, 'you're a gutless organization,' because they haven't said anything. They spend so much time on certain issues, but you won't talk one second about the Danny Russini situation?"
Rodgers also made it clear how he feels about former President Barack Obama and the lack of impact he had on the Black community, as well as where current President Donald Trump's loyalties actually lie.
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In a two-part interview on teammate Cam Heyward's Not Just Football with Cam Heywardpodcast, Rodgers did not mince words about his feelings toward ESPN, doubling down on his criticism of the network during the Steelers' training camp.
"ESPN is really scared," Rodgers ***** erted. "Because I can speak up and speak my mind. And that McAfee thing rattled their feathers because I didn't just say that on McAfee's show—honestly, I love Pat, and he's done more for that network than any other horrible show they have on there—they should pay those guys doing it.
"But I also said, 'you're a gutless organization,' because they haven't said anything. They spend so much time on certain issues, but you won't talk one second about the Danny Russini situation?"
Rodgers also made it clear how he feels about former President Barack Obama and the lack of impact he had on the Black community, as well as where current President Donald Trump's loyalties actually lie.
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There's no stopping Aaron Rodgers on Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback opened up about his past relationships, including one with former NASCAR star Danica Patrick.
Rodgers refuted Patrick's account of their breakup and said Patrick had presented a version of their relationship that made him look like a "monster of a partner."
Rodgers said Patrick was struggling emotionally during their relationship, especially after she retired from full-time racing in 2018.
"I dated Danica. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around," Rodgers said.
He claimed he stayed to support her and be a good partner, even as their relationship began to fall apart. Rodgers claims that the couple eventually reached a point where their relationship had become distant.
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Rodgers refuted Patrick's account of their breakup and said Patrick had presented a version of their relationship that made him look like a "monster of a partner."
Rodgers said Patrick was struggling emotionally during their relationship, especially after she retired from full-time racing in 2018.
"I dated Danica. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around," Rodgers said.
He claimed he stayed to support her and be a good partner, even as their relationship began to fall apart. Rodgers claims that the couple eventually reached a point where their relationship had become distant.
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Aaron Rodgers has opened up about repairing his relationship with his family after years of distance. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback recently reunited with his parents and brothers. He said the process included difficult conversations but left him in a better place. Rodgers also confirmed that he has reconnected with his younger brother, Jordan Rodgers.
Rodgers discussed the family reunion on the Not Just Football podcast with Steelers teammate Cam Heyward on Thursday, Sept. 10. He said his parents, Ed and Darla Rodgers, planned to move from Chico, California, to Nashville. Rodgers recalled meeting them at the home he bought and built for them on their final day in Chico.
Rodgers said he later traveled to Nashville and met his older brother Luke Rodgers. A few weeks later, he met up with Jordan as well. "It was cool," Rodgers said of the reunions. He also admitted, "There were tough conversations for sure, but I'm just in a much better headspace."
The quarterback surprised fans in July by posting photos with his parents and Luke on Instagram. He wrote in the caption, "Another bonding week." Jordan did not appear in those photos, but Rodgers has now revealed that they have also mended their relationship. He said having his brothers, their families and his parents together has been "really, really special."
Rodgers also credited his wife, Brittani, with helping him reach a point where reconciliation became possible. "My wife deserves a lot of the credit for that just to be able to get to that point to think about having the conversations," he said. Rodgers said her unconditional love changed how he viewed his other relationships.
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Rodgers discussed the family reunion on the Not Just Football podcast with Steelers teammate Cam Heyward on Thursday, Sept. 10. He said his parents, Ed and Darla Rodgers, planned to move from Chico, California, to Nashville. Rodgers recalled meeting them at the home he bought and built for them on their final day in Chico.
Rodgers said he later traveled to Nashville and met his older brother Luke Rodgers. A few weeks later, he met up with Jordan as well. "It was cool," Rodgers said of the reunions. He also admitted, "There were tough conversations for sure, but I'm just in a much better headspace."
The quarterback surprised fans in July by posting photos with his parents and Luke on Instagram. He wrote in the caption, "Another bonding week." Jordan did not appear in those photos, but Rodgers has now revealed that they have also mended their relationship. He said having his brothers, their families and his parents together has been "really, really special."
Rodgers also credited his wife, Brittani, with helping him reach a point where reconciliation became possible. "My wife deserves a lot of the credit for that just to be able to get to that point to think about having the conversations," he said. Rodgers said her unconditional love changed how he viewed his other relationships.
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You never know what Aaron Rodgers is going to say when he's behind a mic, and a new Not Just Football podcast with Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Cam Heyward served as a fresh reminder.
Most recently, Rodgers broke his silence on his public breakup with ex-girlfriend Danica Patrick
Rodgers and the former NASCAR star broke up in 2020 after dating for nearly two years. Following their breakup, Patrick accused him of being "emotionally abusive" during their relationship. Rodgers is now sharing his side of the story.
The 42-year-old NFL signal-caller took shots at Patrick for being "depressed" during their relationship, and ultimately cited a lack of intimacy and her "not fun to be around" as reasons for calling it quits.
MORE: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers rips 'gutless' ESPN over Dianna Russini coverage
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Most recently, Rodgers broke his silence on his public breakup with ex-girlfriend Danica Patrick
Rodgers and the former NASCAR star broke up in 2020 after dating for nearly two years. Following their breakup, Patrick accused him of being "emotionally abusive" during their relationship. Rodgers is now sharing his side of the story.
The 42-year-old NFL signal-caller took shots at Patrick for being "depressed" during their relationship, and ultimately cited a lack of intimacy and her "not fun to be around" as reasons for calling it quits.
MORE: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers rips 'gutless' ESPN over Dianna Russini coverage
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Aaron Rodgers is dropping more clues about the woman he says he's married to.
During the Thursday, September 10, episode of the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, 42 — who has kept his wife, Brittani, entirely out of the spotlight — was asked if she actually existed given what's been said online.
"Yeah," Rodgers said, adding that he doesn't care about what others may think.
"In 2017, I met my wife, and at the time she was leaving the States and going back to Europe," he began. "And my biggest regret is not begging her to stay or just proposing right there because that sent me into a tailspin."
The Super Bowl champ had two failed relationships after that. He dated former pro race car driver Danica Patrick from 2018 to 2020, and then he was in a relationship with Shailene Woodley, whom he was engaged to in 2021.
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During the Thursday, September 10, episode of the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, 42 — who has kept his wife, Brittani, entirely out of the spotlight — was asked if she actually existed given what's been said online.
"Yeah," Rodgers said, adding that he doesn't care about what others may think.
"In 2017, I met my wife, and at the time she was leaving the States and going back to Europe," he began. "And my biggest regret is not begging her to stay or just proposing right there because that sent me into a tailspin."
The Super Bowl champ had two failed relationships after that. He dated former pro race car driver Danica Patrick from 2018 to 2020, and then he was in a relationship with Shailene Woodley, whom he was engaged to in 2021.
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Aaron Rodgers slams ex Danica Patrick in explosive new interview originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Aaron Rodgers did not hold back about his former relationship with Danica Patrick.
Rodgers made an appearance on the Not Just Football podcast, where he recalled not having the best time in his romance with the former racing driver.
"I dated Danica [Patrick]. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around, but I didn't leave her because I was trying to be there and be a good partner," Rodgers shared with host and teammate Cam Heyward.
"Then it was going a certain direction, obviously. There was no intimacy. There was nothing," he continued. "And I'm buying a house in Malibu and she goes, 'Would you want to buy it together?,' and I said no."
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Aaron Rodgers did not hold back about his former relationship with Danica Patrick.
Rodgers made an appearance on the Not Just Football podcast, where he recalled not having the best time in his romance with the former racing driver.
"I dated Danica [Patrick]. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around, but I didn't leave her because I was trying to be there and be a good partner," Rodgers shared with host and teammate Cam Heyward.
"Then it was going a certain direction, obviously. There was no intimacy. There was nothing," he continued. "And I'm buying a house in Malibu and she goes, 'Would you want to buy it together?,' and I said no."
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Aaron Rodgers is calling out his exes, claiming that there have been several false narratives made about him when it comes to his dating life.
The NFL star, 42, opened up like never before in a two-part episode of the podcast, Not Just Football with Cam Heyward. In the Thursday, September 10 episode, Rodgers revealed actress Shailene Woodley lied about their split back when their engagement ended in 2022.
"I propose and she says yes. Now, she maybe felt like she was forced to make a decision. She could have said no," he said. "But not a couple days after that she tells me, you know, 'Before we get married, I gotta go [expletive] this guy,' and I'm like — because her story is that I ruined her life and gave her crazy depression because I left her. But [in] actuality, she told me that, then she took off the ring by March."
Rodgers went on to say the couple tried "a couple of times" to reunite, but "nothing ever happened."
"And there wasn't even a relationship in 2022 to break off," he added. "She literally told me, 'I don't want to be with you' after we tried some sort of reconciliation in 2021. There's just a lot of narratives out there that are just not true and they portray things a certain way because they can get away with it."
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The NFL star, 42, opened up like never before in a two-part episode of the podcast, Not Just Football with Cam Heyward. In the Thursday, September 10 episode, Rodgers revealed actress Shailene Woodley lied about their split back when their engagement ended in 2022.
"I propose and she says yes. Now, she maybe felt like she was forced to make a decision. She could have said no," he said. "But not a couple days after that she tells me, you know, 'Before we get married, I gotta go [expletive] this guy,' and I'm like — because her story is that I ruined her life and gave her crazy depression because I left her. But [in] actuality, she told me that, then she took off the ring by March."
Rodgers went on to say the couple tried "a couple of times" to reunite, but "nothing ever happened."
"And there wasn't even a relationship in 2022 to break off," he added. "She literally told me, 'I don't want to be with you' after we tried some sort of reconciliation in 2021. There's just a lot of narratives out there that are just not true and they portray things a certain way because they can get away with it."
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To say Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a little outspoken would be like saying the Chernobyl disaster was a minor inconvenience. The four-time MVP isn't afraid to share his opinions, and he let loose in the most recent episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward.
The episode wasted no time getting into Rodgers' thoughts on why he believes he's so polarizing, to which he called out "hypocrisy" in the media.
"Everybody loved hearing my takes on Colin Kaepernick when I said he was one of the top 64 quarterbacks in the league," Rodgers said. "They loved my takes when there was a shooting that occurred years and years ago during Obama's presidency. Somebody yelled out some anti-muslim rhetoric during the moment of silence, which I thought was so disrespectful. And I said after the game, the first thing I said was, 'There's no place for that kind of hate in this world. Regardless of what happened [or] what you think happened.'… I said something about that and President Obama sent me a hand-written note afterward. And everybody loved that part. They enjoyed my takes. Mina Kimes had me to her house for a feature I did. All of these people were my friends in the media. Until I came about against COVID."
It's not exactly disputable that Rodgers gets no benefit of the doubt from the media after being a genuine media favorite for a long time. To tie it back to his vaccination status is probably pretty on point.
Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!
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The episode wasted no time getting into Rodgers' thoughts on why he believes he's so polarizing, to which he called out "hypocrisy" in the media.
"Everybody loved hearing my takes on Colin Kaepernick when I said he was one of the top 64 quarterbacks in the league," Rodgers said. "They loved my takes when there was a shooting that occurred years and years ago during Obama's presidency. Somebody yelled out some anti-muslim rhetoric during the moment of silence, which I thought was so disrespectful. And I said after the game, the first thing I said was, 'There's no place for that kind of hate in this world. Regardless of what happened [or] what you think happened.'… I said something about that and President Obama sent me a hand-written note afterward. And everybody loved that part. They enjoyed my takes. Mina Kimes had me to her house for a feature I did. All of these people were my friends in the media. Until I came about against COVID."
It's not exactly disputable that Rodgers gets no benefit of the doubt from the media after being a genuine media favorite for a long time. To tie it back to his vaccination status is probably pretty on point.
Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!
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When Aaron Rodgers showed up to Steelers minicamp last year with a wedding ring, it sparked plenty of speculation about his personal life. Rodgers had not made a relationship with his now-wife public before that. His friends weren't invited to any wedding. Rodgers would get defensive whenever he was asked about his wife.
Fast forward a year later, and we still haven't seen Rodgers' wife, Brittani, in any capacity. But the Steelers quarterback — now in his 22nd and final NFL season — is at least willing to discuss his mysterious wife.
Appearing on the Not Just Football podcast with Cam Heyward, Rodgers spoke openly about his marriage for the first time. The couple was married in 2025. And though there is no public record of any marriage, California does allow for confidential marriages. According to Rodgers, he met Brittani in 2017 and spent years regretting that he hadn't pursued a relationship with her earlier.
Rodgers said:
"In 2017, I met my wife, and at the time, she was leaving the States and going back to Europe. And my biggest regret is not begging her to stay or proposing right there because that sent me right there into a tailspin of what can I be accused of as a partner in a relationship."
#rodgers #brittani #year #public
Fast forward a year later, and we still haven't seen Rodgers' wife, Brittani, in any capacity. But the Steelers quarterback — now in his 22nd and final NFL season — is at least willing to discuss his mysterious wife.
Appearing on the Not Just Football podcast with Cam Heyward, Rodgers spoke openly about his marriage for the first time. The couple was married in 2025. And though there is no public record of any marriage, California does allow for confidential marriages. According to Rodgers, he met Brittani in 2017 and spent years regretting that he hadn't pursued a relationship with her earlier.
Rodgers said:
"In 2017, I met my wife, and at the time, she was leaving the States and going back to Europe. And my biggest regret is not begging her to stay or proposing right there because that sent me right there into a tailspin of what can I be accused of as a partner in a relationship."
#rodgers #brittani #year #public
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Aaron Rodgers is speaking out about his past romantic relationships
In a guest spot on Not Just Football, the NFL star laid bare the details of the end of his engagement to Shailene Woodley
Rodgers claimed Woodley spoke about cheating on him while they were together
Aaron Rodgers is speaking out about his past relationships, including his former fiancée, Shailene Woodley.
In a guest spot on his Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Cam Heyward's podcast Not Just Football on Thursday, Sept. 10, the veteran quarterback shed extensive light on the end of his engagement to the Divergent alum.
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In a guest spot on Not Just Football, the NFL star laid bare the details of the end of his engagement to Shailene Woodley
Rodgers claimed Woodley spoke about cheating on him while they were together
Aaron Rodgers is speaking out about his past relationships, including his former fiancée, Shailene Woodley.
In a guest spot on his Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Cam Heyward's podcast Not Just Football on Thursday, Sept. 10, the veteran quarterback shed extensive light on the end of his engagement to the Divergent alum.
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Mike McCarthy is wasting little time putting his own stamp on the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the new head coach set to end one of Mike Tomlin's longest-running traditions before the 2026 season begins.
Rather than sticking with permanent captains, McCarthy has confirmed that Pittsburgh will use a weekly captain format, giving different players the opportunity to take on a leadership role throughout the season.
Tomlin stepped down in January after 19 seasons in charge, having never overseen a losing campaign. His approach included naming seasonal captains, with four players chosen for those roles last year.
Aaron Rodgers led the offence, Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt represented the defence, while Miles Killebrew handled special teams. Killebrew has since left Pittsburgh for Tampa Bay.
Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images
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Rather than sticking with permanent captains, McCarthy has confirmed that Pittsburgh will use a weekly captain format, giving different players the opportunity to take on a leadership role throughout the season.
Tomlin stepped down in January after 19 seasons in charge, having never overseen a losing campaign. His approach included naming seasonal captains, with four players chosen for those roles last year.
Aaron Rodgers led the offence, Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt represented the defence, while Miles Killebrew handled special teams. Killebrew has since left Pittsburgh for Tampa Bay.
Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images
#steelers #tomlin
2 months ago
The NFL and the NFL Players ******* ociation have agreed to a new three-strike formula that will trigger automatic suspensions for repeated violations of five specific safety rules: hip-drop tackles, horse-collar tackles, launching, hits on defenseless players, and blindside blocks.
Per the NFLPA, the new procedure doesn't commence until the 2026 regular season. Which means that players who were fined for any of the five specific rules won't carry them into the games that count.
That's good news for any of the various players who were dinged for the infractions that otherwise would have counted toward a potential suspension.
It applies to Cardinals safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, who was fined $7,148 for a hit on a defenseless player in Week 2 of the preseason. And to Cardinals safety Wydett Williams, who was fined $4,935 for a hit on a defenseless player in the same game.
And to Bengals linebacker Shaka Heyward, who was fined $5,972 for a hip-drop tackle in Week 2 of the preseason. (He's currently on Cincinnati's practice squad.) And to Chiefs tight end Jake Briningstool, who was fined $4,972 in Week 2 of the preseason for a blindside block.
#defenseless #preseason #specific #rules
Per the NFLPA, the new procedure doesn't commence until the 2026 regular season. Which means that players who were fined for any of the five specific rules won't carry them into the games that count.
That's good news for any of the various players who were dinged for the infractions that otherwise would have counted toward a potential suspension.
It applies to Cardinals safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, who was fined $7,148 for a hit on a defenseless player in Week 2 of the preseason. And to Cardinals safety Wydett Williams, who was fined $4,935 for a hit on a defenseless player in the same game.
And to Bengals linebacker Shaka Heyward, who was fined $5,972 for a hip-drop tackle in Week 2 of the preseason. (He's currently on Cincinnati's practice squad.) And to Chiefs tight end Jake Briningstool, who was fined $4,972 in Week 2 of the preseason for a blindside block.
#defenseless #preseason #specific #rules
2 months ago
One of the biggest questions around the NFL pertaining to Aaron Donald's return to the Los Angeles Rams is about whether or not he can still be the same Aaron Donald he was during his original run, when he was the best defensive player in football.
It's still entirely possible that he's a massively impactful piece for the Rams' defense, but at the same time the odds are slim he's as good as he was then. Again, he was previously the best defensive player in football and has since spent two years away from the game.
But there is one thing that's certainly working in his favor: the position he plays.
This isn't a hard-and-fast rule by any means, but generally speaking interior defensive linemen, especially ones that already play at a high level, often age more gracefully than other players and positions.
In 2025, there were just two interior defensive lineman 35 years old or older who played an NFL game. That's relevant, of course, because that's how old Donald is now. One was 36-year-old Cameron Heyward, one of the best defensive tackles of his era, who started all 17 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers and earned his second second-team All-Pro honor, and sixth All-Pro nod overall.
#defensive #donald #same
It's still entirely possible that he's a massively impactful piece for the Rams' defense, but at the same time the odds are slim he's as good as he was then. Again, he was previously the best defensive player in football and has since spent two years away from the game.
But there is one thing that's certainly working in his favor: the position he plays.
This isn't a hard-and-fast rule by any means, but generally speaking interior defensive linemen, especially ones that already play at a high level, often age more gracefully than other players and positions.
In 2025, there were just two interior defensive lineman 35 years old or older who played an NFL game. That's relevant, of course, because that's how old Donald is now. One was 36-year-old Cameron Heyward, one of the best defensive tackles of his era, who started all 17 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers and earned his second second-team All-Pro honor, and sixth All-Pro nod overall.
#defensive #donald #same
2 months ago
Joey Porter Jr. has reached the part of his contract standoff where the business side is getting harder to ignore. The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback is back on the practice field, however, his Week 1 status remains uncertain if the Steelers don't get a deal done. That puts even more attention on a negotiation that has already dragged into September.
And Porter is not navigating it alone. His teammates have backed him throughout the process, with Jalen Ramsey publicly pushing the Steelers to pay him. Now Cameron Heyward has offered Porter something a little different: a veteran's warning about how personal these negotiations can become.
NFL Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Heyward spoke about Porter's situation on September 2, and kept his message pretty simple: separate the contract from the locker room, even if that separation is easier said than done.
"Don't take it personal, but you will. It's a business at the end of the day. You know, there's **** ody in that locker room that doesn't want Joey on that field. And that will never change."
#pittsburgh #don 't #business #cornerback
And Porter is not navigating it alone. His teammates have backed him throughout the process, with Jalen Ramsey publicly pushing the Steelers to pay him. Now Cameron Heyward has offered Porter something a little different: a veteran's warning about how personal these negotiations can become.
NFL Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Heyward spoke about Porter's situation on September 2, and kept his message pretty simple: separate the contract from the locker room, even if that separation is easier said than done.
"Don't take it personal, but you will. It's a business at the end of the day. You know, there's **** ody in that locker room that doesn't want Joey on that field. And that will never change."
#pittsburgh #don 't #business #cornerback
2 months ago
Los Angeles Dodgers special ******* istant Jason Heyward, who knows a thing or two about the outfield, is working closely with Josue De Paula to help the top prospect work on his defense.
De Paula is the top prospect in the Dodgers organization and one of the best in baseball because of his swing, the best in the system since Corey Seager.
In 2027, De Paula will need to be added to the 40-man roster, and he should get a call-up at some point over the next calendar year, making his development one to watch.
As a hitter, he is arguably ready to be on the Dodgers now, even though he has only played in Double-A and not Triple-A yet.
Aug 4, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Jason Heyward (23) during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
#oakland #jason #best
De Paula is the top prospect in the Dodgers organization and one of the best in baseball because of his swing, the best in the system since Corey Seager.
In 2027, De Paula will need to be added to the 40-man roster, and he should get a call-up at some point over the next calendar year, making his development one to watch.
As a hitter, he is arguably ready to be on the Dodgers now, even though he has only played in Double-A and not Triple-A yet.
Aug 4, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Jason Heyward (23) during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
#oakland #jason #best
2 months ago
The preseason is officially wrapped up, and NFL teams have finalized their final 53-man rosters as they prepare to begin the regular season in just over a week.
In a league like the NFL, where experience can really mean everything, it's always interesting at this time of year to examine the age of NFL rosters. Some teams are in the midst of youth movements on their roster, while others are loaded to the gills with veteran talent. For most teams, it's a combination of those two, though some teams trend heavier one way or the other. Let's take a look at the oldest and the youngest rosters in the NFL to start the season.
Steelers - 27.4 years old: Aaron Rodgers leads a group loaded with fellow veterans, including Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell, that makes the Steelers tied for the league's oldest roster.
Falcons - 27.4 years old: Michael Penix Jr., starting at quarterback, provides some youth, but first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski has surrounded him with one of the oldest rosters in the league.
Rams - 27.3 years old: The Rams welcome veteran defensive end Myles Garrett, and with Matthew Stafford back for another year at quarterback and Aaron Donald out of retirement, the Rams have quite an experienced roster.
#year #season
In a league like the NFL, where experience can really mean everything, it's always interesting at this time of year to examine the age of NFL rosters. Some teams are in the midst of youth movements on their roster, while others are loaded to the gills with veteran talent. For most teams, it's a combination of those two, though some teams trend heavier one way or the other. Let's take a look at the oldest and the youngest rosters in the NFL to start the season.
Steelers - 27.4 years old: Aaron Rodgers leads a group loaded with fellow veterans, including Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell, that makes the Steelers tied for the league's oldest roster.
Falcons - 27.4 years old: Michael Penix Jr., starting at quarterback, provides some youth, but first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski has surrounded him with one of the oldest rosters in the league.
Rams - 27.3 years old: The Rams welcome veteran defensive end Myles Garrett, and with Matthew Stafford back for another year at quarterback and Aaron Donald out of retirement, the Rams have quite an experienced roster.
#year #season
2 months ago
When roster turnover hits an NFL unit, leadership voids rarely linger unfilled for long. Following the free-agency departure of veteran guard Isaac Seumalo to the Arizona Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line found itself searching for a new anchor in the meeting room.
Third-year guard Mason McCormick has stepped directly into that void.
Speaking on teammate Cameron Heyward's podcast, "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," starting tackle Troy Fautanu explained how the dynamic inside the positional unit shifted once Seumalo departed. He noted that it forced younger players to mature at an accelerated pace.
"I think just the dynamic switched when we lost Isaac to the Cardinals and someone had to step up," Fautanu shared during the episode. "I really think Mason did a really good job at being the vocal one out of all of us, just because that's who he is. That's the kind of person that he's always been and we needed that from the room."
McCormick's transition into a primary vocal presence reflects the rapid maturation required across Pittsburgh's front five. Despite entering only his third NFL season, McCormick is suddenly viewed as one of the established foundational pillars in a young, talent-heavy room.
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Third-year guard Mason McCormick has stepped directly into that void.
Speaking on teammate Cameron Heyward's podcast, "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," starting tackle Troy Fautanu explained how the dynamic inside the positional unit shifted once Seumalo departed. He noted that it forced younger players to mature at an accelerated pace.
"I think just the dynamic switched when we lost Isaac to the Cardinals and someone had to step up," Fautanu shared during the episode. "I really think Mason did a really good job at being the vocal one out of all of us, just because that's who he is. That's the kind of person that he's always been and we needed that from the room."
McCormick's transition into a primary vocal presence reflects the rapid maturation required across Pittsburgh's front five. Despite entering only his third NFL season, McCormick is suddenly viewed as one of the established foundational pillars in a young, talent-heavy room.
#mccormick
2 months ago
By Sunday evening, the Pittsburgh Steelers will trim their 90-man training camp roster down to just 53 players. We decided to ask AI to make a roster prediction to see if it can get it right and where the algorithm stands on the idea of the Steelers keeping four quarterbacks on the roster. In this simulation, the AI
Offense (25)Quarterbacks (3): Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Drew AllarRunning Backs (3): Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Travis HomerWide Receivers (6): DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek, Kaden WetjenTight Ends / Fullback (4): Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski (FB)Offensive Line (9): Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Spencer Anderson, Dylan Cook, Brock Hoffman, Gennings Dunker, Max IheanachorDefense (25)Defensive Line (6): Cameron Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Gabriel RubioOutside Linebackers (4): T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jack SawyerInside Linebackers (5): Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Elandon Roberts, Cole Holcomb, Carson BruenerCornerbacks (6): Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr., Brandin Echols, Daylen EveretteSafeties (4): DeShon Elliott, Jaquan Brisker, Rayshawn Jenkins, Robert Spears-JenningsSpecial Teams (3)Kicker (1): Chris BoswellPunter (1): Cameron JohnstonLong Snapper (1): Christian Kuntz
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Asking AI to predict the Steelers 53-man roster
#steelers #line #sunday
Offense (25)Quarterbacks (3): Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Drew AllarRunning Backs (3): Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Travis HomerWide Receivers (6): DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek, Kaden WetjenTight Ends / Fullback (4): Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski (FB)Offensive Line (9): Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Spencer Anderson, Dylan Cook, Brock Hoffman, Gennings Dunker, Max IheanachorDefense (25)Defensive Line (6): Cameron Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Gabriel RubioOutside Linebackers (4): T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jack SawyerInside Linebackers (5): Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Elandon Roberts, Cole Holcomb, Carson BruenerCornerbacks (6): Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr., Brandin Echols, Daylen EveretteSafeties (4): DeShon Elliott, Jaquan Brisker, Rayshawn Jenkins, Robert Spears-JenningsSpecial Teams (3)Kicker (1): Chris BoswellPunter (1): Cameron JohnstonLong Snapper (1): Christian Kuntz
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Asking AI to predict the Steelers 53-man roster
#steelers #line #sunday
2 months ago
Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns to the 1,500m as a thrilling summer of athletics resumes at the Silesia Diamond League.
The competition is fierce, too, with Olympic champion Cole Hocker also in action and the form from both men will be crucial as the Diamond League Final and Ultimate World Championship draw nearer.
It's a packed evening of track and field in Poland, with world champion Isaac Nader, European champion Stefan Nillessen and Great Britain's Jake Heyward joining Hocker and Ingebrigtsen, following his first race back to win gold in the men's 5,000m at the European Championships.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson are in the star-studded women's 100m, too.
Here's everything you need to know about the meet.
#diamond
The competition is fierce, too, with Olympic champion Cole Hocker also in action and the form from both men will be crucial as the Diamond League Final and Ultimate World Championship draw nearer.
It's a packed evening of track and field in Poland, with world champion Isaac Nader, European champion Stefan Nillessen and Great Britain's Jake Heyward joining Hocker and Ingebrigtsen, following his first race back to win gold in the men's 5,000m at the European Championships.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson are in the star-studded women's 100m, too.
Here's everything you need to know about the meet.
#diamond
2 months ago
Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns to the 1,500m as a thrilling summer of athletics resumes at the Silesia Diamond League.
The competition is fierce, too, with Olympic champion Cole Hocker also in action and the form from both men will be crucial as the Diamond League Final and Ultimate World Championship draw nearer.
It's a packed evening of track and field in Poland, with world champion Isaac Nader, European champion Stefan Nillessen and Great Britain's Jake Heyward joining Hocker and Ingebrigtsen, following his first race back to win gold in the men's 5,000m at the European Championships.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson are in the star-studded women's 100m, too.
Here's everything you need to know about the meet.
#olympic
The competition is fierce, too, with Olympic champion Cole Hocker also in action and the form from both men will be crucial as the Diamond League Final and Ultimate World Championship draw nearer.
It's a packed evening of track and field in Poland, with world champion Isaac Nader, European champion Stefan Nillessen and Great Britain's Jake Heyward joining Hocker and Ingebrigtsen, following his first race back to win gold in the men's 5,000m at the European Championships.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson are in the star-studded women's 100m, too.
Here's everything you need to know about the meet.
#olympic
2 months ago
In professional sports, contract negotiations are typically viewed as solitary journeys driven by agents and personal statistics. However, inside the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room, defensive tackle Keeanu Benton and outside linebacker Nick Herbig proved that friendly competition can be the ultimate catalyst for financial and professional success.
The two defensive standouts, who were college teammates at Wisconsin before joining the Steelers' 2023 draft class, leaned heavily on their bond to navigate the high-stakes offseason that led to extensions for both players.
Speaking on "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," Benton detailed how his relationship with Herbig fueled his drive to earn his new four-year extension, reportedly worth $72 million.
"It's crazy, man. We do everything together," Benton said when reflecting on signing extensions in the same offseason as Herbig. "You got to compete, man. I think that's what drives our relationship, our friendship, you know, the competition aspect."
That competitive spark burned brightest after Herbig secured his four-year, $100 million extension first, sharpening Benton's focus during training and preparation.
#four
The two defensive standouts, who were college teammates at Wisconsin before joining the Steelers' 2023 draft class, leaned heavily on their bond to navigate the high-stakes offseason that led to extensions for both players.
Speaking on "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," Benton detailed how his relationship with Herbig fueled his drive to earn his new four-year extension, reportedly worth $72 million.
"It's crazy, man. We do everything together," Benton said when reflecting on signing extensions in the same offseason as Herbig. "You got to compete, man. I think that's what drives our relationship, our friendship, you know, the competition aspect."
That competitive spark burned brightest after Herbig secured his four-year, $100 million extension first, sharpening Benton's focus during training and preparation.
#four
