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A former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion has dramatically changed his mind about quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark has been publicly against the team signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers all offseason. However, the Super Bowl XLIII champ seems to have changed his mind on the matter.
In March, Clark had very low expectations for the Steelers if they added Rodgers to their roster.
“I think that (Steelers coach) Mike Tomlin can work with anybody. The personality of Mike Tomlin is to find the best in any situation in order to help his team reach its fullest potential,” Ryan Clark said on Get Up. “Let’s say you put Scar on the team. You know Scar, from the “Mufasa” movies and “Lion King.” Here it is, Mufasa is trying to be Scar’s brother. Do you know what Scar’s name was before Scar? It was Taka. Do you know what Taka meant? Garbage. Wasted. That’s exactly what what could happen if you bring Aaron Rodgers in there. You could have a wasted season. You could have a garbage season.”
Pittsburgh eventually landed the four-time NFL MVP in June, and he has since taken over the locker room — in a good way.
Rodgers has his new teammates believing they can be true Super Bowl contenders in 2025, especially after stacking several impressive practices at training camp.
Clark, who was recently in attendance, is now a believer, too.
“I can confirm it @AaronRodgers12 can still really throw the football… it’s crazy in person! 2010-11 Super Bowl Flashbacks,” Clark posted on X.
I can confirm it @AaronRodgers12 can still really throw the football… it’s crazy in person!
2010-11 Super Bowl Flashbacks
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) August 5, 2025
Clark is referring to the Green Bay Packers’ 31-25 win over the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, when he threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns.
Only time will tell if Rodgers can return to a similar level of play after two disappointing years with the New York Jets. But Clark, who was once sick by the idea of Pittsburgh signing Rodgers, now can’t imagine him not repping the black and gold.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers’ Super Bowl Champ Changes Tone on Aaron Rodgers
