Aaron Rodgers Fears No One: Miami Dolphins Linebacker Jordyn Brooks Still Respects the Future Hall of Famer

Aaron Rodgers Fears No One: Miami Dolphins Linebacker Jordyn Brooks Still Respects the Future Hall of Famer

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks has been talking about Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and he's not holding back. Brooks, who played for the Seattle Seahawks in 2025, believes Rodgers is still a force to be reckoned with despite being 42 years old.

What happened?

During a chat on the Film Watchers' YouTube channel, Brooks shared his thoughts on Rodgers. "He's playing chess," Brooks said about Rodgers, per Troy Montgomery of Steelers Depot. "You really just want to play him honest...At this point in his career, he's probably not going to take it off the top like he used to. But his superpower is his knowledge of the game, so he's still effective in that way. Really gotta be on your toes."

Why it matters for Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers put up impressive numbers last season, completing 65.7% of his passes for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns. The Steelers won the AFC North in 2025, but lost to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Pittsburgh helped Rodgers this offseason by acquiring Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts.

What comes next?

Rodgers will target Pittman Jr., Robert Tonyan, D.K. Metcalf, Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth, and Roman Wilson next season. Brooks warned that facing a quarterback like Rodgers requires a different approach. "When you're facing a guy like him," Brooks said, "you really don't want to listen [at the line of scrimmage] because he's super experienced, super smart. He plays a lot of games. He might say something to throw you off, or he might do something to throw you off. You don't want to get too tied in on what he's talking about because he's playing the game within the game."

A legacy to be defined

Rodgers has been in the NFL since 2005 and has played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Steelers. He has 527 career passing touchdowns and 66,274 career passing yards in the regular season. Despite not winning a playoff game since the 2020 season, Rodgers remains a respected figure in the league. A four-time MVP, Rodgers will retire from the NFL after next season. Will he go out on top or lose to Father Time? Only time will tell.

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