Aaron Rodgers has weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding his top target DK Metcalf.
The NFL on Monday imposed a two-game suspension on Metcalf after the Steelers wide receiver punched a fan during a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. Rodgers was asked about the incident on Wednesday during a media scrum.
“There’s always a lot of different things that are said — some things that are benign, and some things that aren’t,” Rodgers said of Metcalf’s altercation with the fan.
“I think there’s a mindset that you pay for a ticket, you say whatever the hell you want. I think there should be some code of conduct. Obviously, that was intentional, and I think there was some celebration afterward on his part.
“I obviously don’t condone what DK did, but I understand. There’s been a lot of crazy comments said my way over the years, and the truth is, that would never happen face to face. Even some of the people that hate me the most … it’s always pretty cordial when you see some of those people out and about. But in that setting, there’s a lot of things that are said.”
While Rodgers has never punched a fan midgame like Metcalf, the veteran QB has had his fair share of spicy moments with opposing fan bases. Rodgers has even named which opposing fan base talks the best trash during games. The man has undoubtedly had heinous things shouted at him over the years.
Nothing justified Metcalf’s decision to get physical with a fan. But Rodgers reminded everyone that the fan played a role in the altercation, too.
