Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers found himself at the center of attention during the recent game against the New York Jets, not for his performance on the field but for a peculiar incident on the sideline. The spotlight intensified when a glass container fell from a box he was carrying, triggering speculation on social media.
1. **The Mysterious Glass Container:** Rodgers, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles, was captured picking up a grey box during the Jets’ pregame. The glass container that fell from the box fueled various fan theories, with some speculating it could be a bong.
2. **Teammate Raises Questions:** Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, after seeing the video, questioned Rodgers about the incident, suggesting that it looked like a beaker one might use in a science classroom.
3. **Rodgers Sets the Record Straight:** Addressing the curiosity surrounding the glass container, Rodgers explained on the Pat McAfee Show that it was not a bong. Instead, it turned out to be a Maestro Dobel tequila. Rodgers detailed the sequence of events, including a shout-out to the Broadway play “Back to the Future” and the ESPN Deportes sideline reporter John Sutcliffe.
4. **The Shout-Out to Tequila:** Rodgers expressed gratitude to Sutcliffe for gifting him Maestro Dobel tequila on previous occasions. The glass mishap occurred while acknowledging his friend Hugh Coles, an actor in the Broadway play, leading to the loss of half the tequila.
5. **Humorous Aftermath:** Rodgers humorously remarked on the situation, acknowledging that the incident might have sparked curiosity from the NFL for a drug test, considering the substance was tequila and not bong water.
In clarifying the situation, Rodgers not only dispelled the speculation but added a touch of humor to the incident. As the quarterback focuses on his recovery and potential return to play this season, this off-field episode adds a lighthearted chapter to the narrative of one of the NFL’s most intriguing figures.