The Pittsburgh Steelers have made more splashy moves than anyone other franchise this offseason. One of those moves included signing four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers, in what is setting up to be Rodgers’ last season in the league.
However, one Steeler previously had some choice words on Rodgers, saying they should ‘leave his ass in the retirement home,’ and is owning up to them and addressing his relationship with his new quarterback. Desho
“I’m a troll. He’s an All-Pro and he’s a GOAT. He’s going to be a gold jacket guy one day. Honestly, when he got here, we communicated, we talked, he’s a great person and a great football player, so whoever the media’s put out there is B.S.,” DeShon Elliott said, according to Blitzburgh.
“I respect him a lot. I told him that I respect him, and I apologized to him for the things I was saying about him. Honestly, he’s a great man and he has a great heart, so I appreciate him and he’s funny as hell.”
Fans reacted to Elliott’s statement on social media.
“Respect to DeShon for owning up to it—Rodgers is undeniably a legend,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“I like guy who gets in front of it,” another fan added.
It’ll be interesting to see what Rodgers still has left in the tank.