Aaron Rodgers is still weighing his NFL future, but that hasn’t stopped him from staying active and keeping the rumor mill spinning. One of the offseason’s most talked-about moments came when Rodgers was spotted in a March throwing session with new Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf. It wasn’t just a casual workout either — it was headline-making with the clip quickly going viral.
Among the several topics Rodgers discussed during his April 17 appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” were Ben Roethlisberger’s push of an inaccurate free agency narrative and the mystery woman he has been dating. He also addressed the Metcalf throwing session, and what he said only adds to the hype for Steelers fans hoping for a union. Not only did the future Hall of Famer explain why the session happened, but he had rare praise for Metcalf — the kind of admiration that doesn’t come lightly from the notoriously selective quarterback.
Aaron Rodgers Sought More Than Reps With DK Metcalf — He Was Doing Homework
Rodgers explained that the throwing session with Metcalf wasn’t just about staying sharp — it was part of his ongoing evaluation about what comes next. Rodgers hinted that testing chemistry with a player like Metcalf was a key piece of the puzzle. “I wanted to do my due diligence with this whole process,” Rodgers told McAfee.
“Part of it is talking to a guy like DK. What a great dude. He loves football. What a specimen this guy is,” Rodgers said.
Aaron Rodgers speaks on Throwing with Dk Metcalf :
“ He is a Great Dude … Well mannered and always starts a sentence off with yes sir or no sir “
“ And he is a Absolute Specimen “ pic.twitter.com/MK2sVFFuRQ
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It wasn’t just about football, either. Rodgers emphasized that getting to know Metcalf off the field mattered just as much. “I’ve had a few conversations with DK, and I just think he’s a super guy,” he added. “I wanted to see how it felt to throw with DK, how the juices felt, and how the ball came out, just all those little things.”
Rodgers also noted that Metcalf’s personality and professionalism struck him from their very first interaction.
“From the first conversation I had with him, he was saying ‘yes sir’ and ‘no sir.’ Just cause I’m old? No, that’s just how he talks,” Rodgers said, laughing. “He’s just a really respectful dude and an absolute specimen.”
The compliments didn’t stop there. Rodgers called Metcalf a “really good human being” and went on to say, “He’s accomplished a lot in the league, and I’ve enjoyed getting to know him a little bit, enjoyed throwing to him. What a talented guy he is.”
While Rodgers didn’t confirm or deny any plans involving Pittsburgh, it’s clear this wasn’t just a random throwing session with a workout partner. Rodgers was assessing fit, and his comments suggest that Metcalf passed.