Aaron Rodgers used an appearance on Cam Heyward's podcast to dismiss rumours about "racy" direct messages attributed to new Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Drew Allar, insisting the claims were fabricated. The 43-year-old quarterback said Allar, a third-round pick in the 2026 draft, had asked him to set the record straight, noting the rookie has been in a long-term, committed relationship throughout.

Rodgers, 43, explained the DM rumours circulated widely among NFL quarterback rooms after going viral in 2025, but said Allar, 22, has been dating girlfriend Emma Bush since high school, with the couple still together based on recent social media posts. Rodgers also praised how Allar handled the scrutiny within the locker room and said the current Steelers quarterback group, alongside Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, is among his favourites as he enters his final NFL season.