At this point, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers can practically do anything he wants, especially on his birthday.

Rodgers turned 42 on Tuesday, and he celebrated it in the most Rodgers-ian way.

According to Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac, the four-time MVP invited his teammates to his home for a party. A viewing party, that is.

“Aaron Rodgers had his receivers, tight ends, and RBs (running backs) to his house tonight to watch film and go over plays. Ben Skowronek brought a decorated cake and the players sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Rodgers,” wrote Dulac on X.

Come to the party, they...

Adam Thielen’s reunion tour with the Minnesota Vikings didn’t last long. After being traded to Minnesota during the offseason, Thielen requested to be released this week. The front office quickly accommodated his request, allowing him to test free agency. Thielen quickly found a new home, signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Thielen said that with this season being his final year, he wanted to compete on the field instead of chasing a win. His wife Caitlin corroborated that on Instagram, saying that the former Vikings wide receiver doesn’t care too much about “ring-chasing” at this point.

“It’s not even about wins...

Chicago Bears fans have flooded The Wieners Circle after head coach Ben Johnson’s now-viral shirtless celebration. Johnson’s actions’ triggered a citywide promotion that offered free hot dogs to anyone willing to brave the long lines. The Chicago restaurant had promised fans free food if Johnson removed his shirt after the Bears’ Week 13 matchup. When the first-year head coach obliged following Chicago’s 24-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the giveaway instantly became reality.

Social media videos showed massive crowds wrapping around the block. This turned Johnson’s spontaneous celebration into yet another example of his growing bond with the city. Sure,...

If not for the innate chaos that their division brings, the Baltimore Ravens would be in deep trouble by now. After a sluggish start marred by an injury to Lamar Jackson, it seemed like the Ravens were out of the playoff picture. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ collapse in recent weeks and Jackson’s return gave Baltimore an opportunity to steal the AFC North from under their noses.

In true AFC North fashion, though, the universe decided to throw another curveball at the division. The Ravens were in a prime position to take a good hold on the division against the Cincinnati...

For his 42nd birthday, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers got more than a new wide receiver in Adam Thielen. He got an informal film session to try to get his offense back on track. Per the PPG’s Gerry Dulac, Rodgers invited the skill position players over to his house on Tuesday, the team’s day off. […]

For the second season in a row, the NFL has expanded Hard Knocks with a new mid-season mini-series, giving fans a glimpse into the inner workings of a full division, the NFC East, by stationing camera crews with the Washington Commanders, the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

And during episode No. 1 of this new season, the show got its first viral moment in the form of a candid conversation between Nick Sirianni and Brandon Graham. Watching along as Jalen Hurts ran an offensive install at the NovaCare Center, Sirianni explained [why adversity is actually...

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Today, we have three questions in the Reacts survey that focus on the balance of the season.

Question 1

The first is our standard question that is posed every week of the season (or most of it, anyway), asking about your confidence in the team’s direction.

Question 2

Our second question asks which team will win on Sunday...

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets square off on Sunday to finish their season series. Miami beat New York the first time around, winning 27-21 on Monday Night Football in Week 4. Now, Aaron Glenn’s squad has won three of their last five, and Mike McDaniel’s team has won three in a row. We have the bold predictions for the Dolphins and Jets matchup in East Rutherford on Sunday.

A lot has changed with the Jets since the Week 4 matchup with the Dolphins. They traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, among others, at the trade deadline. After that,...

The Colts quickly found their replacement for kicker Michael Badgley by signing Blake Grupe to their practice squad, but he was not the only player up for the job.

Justin Tucker and Maddux Trujillo worked out alongside Grupe on Tuesday, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, with Grupe emerging as the best option. He will be elevated from the practice squad the Colts’ crucial Week 14 matchup against the Jaguars. The winner will take a one-game lead in the AFC South with just four weeks left in the season.

Tucker will continue his search for another team after several allegations of...

Week 14 is here. With it comes the high-wire tension that defines the end of the fantasy football regular season. For many managers, this week decides the difference between championship hopes or an early winter. Lineup decisions are never more pressure-packed than right now. Nowhere is that pressure heavier than at wide receiver. With injuries mounting and matchups tightening, choosing the right WRs could be the single most important move you make this season.

Let’s break down the Wide Receivers you must lock into lineups and the ones you should keep far away as [we enter a critical Week 14...

Tom Brady ranks his former team at the top of his power rankings after Week 13.

On Tuesday the Cincinnati Bengals announced they signed undrafted free agent rookie cornerback Jalen Kimber to their practice squad.

Kimber, who played his college ball for Penn State University, went undrafted but was signed by the Tennessee Titans, who waived him on final cuts. The Buffalo Bills then claimed him for their practice squad, but he was released in mid October.

He’ll join the Bengals’ practice squad after cornerback Jalen Davis was signed to the active roster following his two solid showings over the last two weeks.

Kimber, who stands at 6-0 and weighs 190 pounds, has a solid size...