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‘What the f***’: NFL great erupts at coach in HEATED exchange as wild comeback falls short

A frustrated Aaron Rodgers’ comeback efforts weren’t enough after the Pittsburgh Steelers tied the game late in the fourth quarter.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 4:11 AM
‘What the f***’: NFL great erupts at coach in HEATED exchange as wild comeback falls short
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy engaged in a profane sideline altercation during Pittsburgh's loss to Cleveland.
  • The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 following a late game-winning field goal.
  • Mike McCarthy expressed regret after the game for his choice of words during the exchange with Rodgers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy engaged in a heated sideline exchange during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns. With the score tied 0-0 in the opening quarter, Rodgers shouted expletives at McCarthy regarding play-calling, prompting a fiery response from the coach. McCarthy later expressed regret over his language, acknowledging that his words should not have been used.

Despite mounting frustrations and struggles against Cleveland's pass rush, Rodgers helped engineer a late fourth-quarter comeback to tie the game at 24. However, Deshaun Watson guided the Browns into field goal range to take the lead with 10 seconds remaining, and Rodgers threw a game-ending interception on the final drive.

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