Rodgers Faces Backlash from Former Teammate Following Subtle Instagram Shot
Following a thrilling 28-27 win over the Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams took to Instagram to celebrate his game-winning touchdown, while also taking a shot at his former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. The incident stirred up controversy as Rodgers denied seeing the subtle dig, leaving NFL veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick skeptical and calling Rodgers out for what he deemed a likely lie.
The Dig and the Denial
During his time with the New York Jets, Williams found himself publicly criticized by Rodgers after a loss, with the quarterback pointing fingers at him for not running the proper “Red Line” route. Fast forward to Williams’ new chapter with the Steelers, and he used the hashtag “Red Line” in his Instagram post celebrating the game-winning touchdown. When asked about the social media jab, Rodgers claimed he hadn’t seen it and added, “I’m happy for him.”
Fitzpatrick’s Critique of Rodgers
Ryan Fitzpatrick, a former Jets quarterback, didn’t buy Rodgers’ defense. Fitzpatrick took to social media, sarcastically calling out the future Hall of Famer, referencing Rodgers’ previous blunder of sharing a fake Jared Goff statistic. Fitzpatrick wrote, “Amazing that Aaron saw the Goff fake 7-0 INT stat but didn’t see the Mike Williams TD tweet. His filters on this app must be amazing… (I can write this knowing he won’t ever see it).”
This wasn’t the first time Fitzpatrick has spoken out about Rodgers’ treatment of Williams. Back in October, Fitzpatrick confronted Rodgers for scapegoating Williams after a Jets’ loss to the Buffalo Bills, calling attention to how the quarterback threw his former teammate under the bus.
The Fallout and Unresolved Tension
Despite Rodgers’ claims of ignorance, the ongoing tension between the two quarterbacks suggests deeper unresolved issues. Fitzpatrick’s outspoken comments highlight the growing frustration with Rodgers’ handling of his former teammates, especially when it comes to Williams’ treatment. As the season progresses, the saga between Rodgers and Williams could continue to provide fuel for the NFL narrative, adding another chapter to the drama surrounding Rodgers’ time with the Jets.
While Rodgers remains focused on his own career comeback, the fallout from his relationship with Williams continues to be a topic of conversation both on and off the field.
