Aaron Rodgers Says He Doesn't 'Give a S--t' About Doubters Ahead of 21st NFL Season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn't care about anyone doubting his abilities as the 41-year-old enters his 21st NFL season, per comments made on Wednesday's edition of the Pat McAfee Show, which took place live from Steelers training camp in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

McAfee made reference to Rodgers' first training camp pass being intercepted by linebacker Patrick Queen, before adding that he saw "everybody saying that you lost it."

He then asked Rodgers how much he loves people thinking that he's "lost it," to which the four-time NFL MVP alluded to his apathy on the matter.

Rodgers is enjoying a fresh start after 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers and two more with the New York Jets.

He returned to the field last year after missing nearly all of 2023 with a torn Achilles suffered in the first quarter of a Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills.

For the 2024 season, Rodgers completed 63.0 percent of his passes for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Per Pro Football Reference, Rodgers ranked 20th in quarterback rating and 28th in QBR among 36 qualifiers.

It wasn't the best year for Rodgers, but now he's looking forward to a new challenge in Pittsburgh. He's got weapons to work with, especially new Steelers WR1 D.K. Metcalf. Pittsburgh also landed Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins via trade, so the Steelers have a formidable tight end tandem with him plus Pat Freiermuth.

It's unlikely Rodgers sees much playing time this preseason, so fans could get their first great look at him in a Steeler uniform on Sept. 7, when Pittsburgh visits the Jets to begin the regular season.