Steelers Embrace Rodgers, Packers Downplay Revenge

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh is about Green Bay versus Pittsburgh and not focused on Aaron Rodgers, with the Packers concentrating on execution despite areas needing improvement. Rodgers, now with the Steelers on a one-year deal, said the matchup is not a "revenge game," expressed no animosity toward the Packers and said he is looking forward to seeing former teammates. The reunion at Acrisure Stadium will be his first game against Green Bay since leaving and his first meeting with Jordan Love. Rodgers has played well for Pittsburgh (1,270 yards, 14 TDs, five INTs), helping the team to a 4–2 start and a top spot in the AFC North. Steelers officials and teammates have embraced Rodgers on and off the field and may be interested in keeping him beyond this season, while Rodgers has reiterated that he intends to "retire a Packer."