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With the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers preparing for training camp ahead of the 2026 season, the quarterback has had an emotional offseason, especially with the recent news of his family reuniting with one another.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / March 24

A.J. Hawk Shares Aaron Rodgers Texts About Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers still do not have a starting quarterback for the 2026 season. As the Steelers make their preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft, they are waiting on the decision of Aaron Rodgers.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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A.J. Hawk explains why Buckeyes fans shouldn't overreact to Miami loss

Ohio State didn't get the result it was looking for against Miami in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31, losing 24-14. The Hurricanes played a physical game, dominating on both lines of scrimmage.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / October 27

AJ Hawk, Pat McAfee pay tribute to late Jets, Ohio State star Nick Mangold after his passing

Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold passed away Saturday night at the age of 41, the team announced over the weekend. He died due to complications from kidney disease.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 10

Nick Saban explains where SEC has edge over Big Ten in 2025

As part of a weekly Friday afternoon appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, fellow College GameDay cast member Nick Saban joined McAfee to discuss the weekend ahead in college football.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Legendary Ohio State LB Earns Pro Football HOF Nod, Leaving Close Friend Pat McAfee Emotional

Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees are out, and it’s no surprise that Ohio State alumni are in it. One former Buckeye star was included among NFL greats for the first time, bringing more glory to Columbus.

NFL News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / September 19, 2025

A.J. Hawk shares high praise for Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia

This 3-0 start for the Ohio State Buckeyes cannot be overlooked. Each side of the ball has had a strong start, but the strides the defense has made over the course of the first three games are immense.

College Football News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest players in Ohio State football history

A perennial college football power, Ohio State continues to churn out of some of the greatest players in the history of the sport. And, the Buckeyes seem to get even better talent as the years add up.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / June 18, 2025

A.J. Hawk just said something about Travis Kelce that Chiefs fans need to hear

One facet of the Travis Kelce diamond makes it easy to wonder what's left to play for. Records have been set. Championships have been won. The legacy has been established.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The SportsRush / May 5, 2025

'All of Us Were a Bit Surprised': Ex-Teammate and Friend AJ Hawk Opens Up About Aaron Rodgers Turning Up With a Ring on His Finger

Aaron Rodgers had yet another big reveal for the world! The epicenter of NFL media showed up this past weekend at the Kentucky Derby wearing a ring on his wedding finger.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 28, 2025

Aaron Rodgers' former teammate turned media personality AJ Hawk sheds light on his future, including the Vikings

The quarterback position for the Minnesota Vikings continues to be in the news. Wednesday's press conference with general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was the first time we had gotten to hear from him after free agency.