Rodgers, McCarthy in Heated Sideline Exchange During Steelers-Browns Game
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy were captured on camera in a verbal altercation during Thursday Night Football.
Aaron Rodgers and Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy engaged in a heated, foul-mouthed exchange on the sideline during Pittsburgh's matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. The incident occurred in the first half as Rodgers, appearing impatient, was heard shouting, "What the f***? Call it!" while his teammates waited in the huddle.
Cameras then captured McCarthy's apparent response, with the coach appearing to call Rodgers a "f*ing ahole." The exchange took place after the Steelers had taken an early 7-0 lead, but the Browns had begun to mount a comeback.
Rodgers threw a costly interception that allowed the Browns to tie the game. Cleveland then took a 14-7 lead before halftime. The game continued with further developments as the Browns extended their lead in the second half.