It will be an early return trip to the Garden State for Aaron Rodgers as the Pittsburgh Steelers will battle the New York Jets in Week 1 on September 7. He could be serenaded by jeers when he steps on MetLife Stadium as he had a forgettable two-year stint with the Jets.
It could be an emotionally charged game for Rodgers , who didn't hide his displeasure with the Jets, including reportedly demanding the firing of coach Robert Saleh.
But while the hype surrounding the Steelers' opener versus the Jets is all about Rodgers' return, the veteran quarterback is treating it as an ordinary assignment .
“A lot has changed over there, coaching staff-wise, player-wise. Obviously, I have friendships over there, but it’s one game out of 17, and at five o’clock eastern on that Sunday, it’s