The Pittsburgh Steelers locker room had been waiting for an early Christmas, and it finally happened. Since the training camp, Aaron Rodgers had been asking his offensive linemen to stand up. After a tumultuous ride to the last month that ended in a winning regular season, they have certainly made the 42-year-old veteran proud. So, when it came to showing his appreciation, Rodgers didn’t hold back as he surprised them all with a five-figure gift.

According to Steelers reporter Chris Adamski, Aaron Rodgers gifted his offensive linemen off-roader side-by-side wheels ahead of Christmas. Considering how the veteran quarterback has been all-fun when not on the field, inviting his teammates for dinner at his home, playing video games with them, or just enjoying the Pittsburgh winter, the gift does make sense.

After all, the team will need some adrenaline rush once they’re done with the high-expectation 2025 season. While we don’t know which model exactly it is, their official website mentions that all five models of the off-road adventure machines come at various five-digit price tags.

The Commander at $15,399, Maverick Sport at $17,499, Maverick Trail at $14,999, Maverick X3 at $39,499, and the Maverick R at $19,999. The price makes sense since these vehicles are equipped with powerful frames, Rotax engines, smart technology such as GPS, and can handle extreme terrain.

The gesture adds to a long history of the quarterback spoiling his offensive line.

Last season, Rodgers was with the New York Jets, and Christmas fell on a workout day. While it was an official holiday, the ten-time Pro Bowler didn’t let the holiday pass quietly. He gifted them a variety of gifts, including custom Tom Ford suits, cologne and sunglasses, Louis Vuitton passport holders, stereo speakers, and a bottle of Devils River bourbon. In fact, a tailor visited the facility twice to take measurements. 

At the same time, the Steelers’ o-line received a similar bunch of gifts last season from their then-QB Russell Wilson. His package basket included a $10,000 gift card for Airbnb, Louis Vuitton merchandise, Good Man Brand shoes, and a bottle of 10 To 1 rum. Wilson is the co-founder of the Good Man Brand, while his wife, Ciara, is the owner of 10 To 1.

Interestingly, the holiday spirit didn’t end on the sidelines alone.

Aaron Rodgers gifts the Packers one last time

By winning their December 22 matchup against the Detroit Lions, Rodgers gifted his first team, the Green Bay Packers, an early Christmas gift. After the Lions lost at home, the Packers’ chances of securing a playoff spot became a little easier, thanks to their losing streak and the injury bug.

If Detroit had won, the Packers’ playoff chances would have dropped to 70 percent. However, they now have a 94 percent chance of making the postseason, according to The Athletic‘s playoff prognosticator. One win over the Baltimore Ravens or the Vikings, and they are in the playoff race. However, in Rodgers’ eyes, his team winning isn’t a gift to the Packers, with whom he spent 18 seasons.

“I gave them a lot of gifts over the years,” Rodgers said, smiling. “This is payback.”

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The Packers, however, can return the favor by winning their next matchup against the Ravens and ensuring the Steelers clinch the AFC North lead for good. While Aaron Rodgers is continuing the generous streak in his new home, he is certain he won’t be giving any away to his former teams anymore.

Meanwhile, the Steelers, too, had something planned. 

The Steelers step up for families in need

The team spread the cheer by giving back to the community by hosting their seventh annual Huddle for the Holidays at Acrisure Stadium. The event brought together multiple community organizations from across Western Pennsylvania for an evening full of outreach, connection, and support. However, that was only the beginning, as players and staff found their own meaningful ways to make a difference.

Leading the way, head coach Mike Tomlin joined forces with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. He hosted his annual holiday food distribution to help families in need, but he wasn’t alone this time. Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and strength and conditioning coach Roderick Moore joined him in handing out turkeys and full holiday meals. They made it even more meaningful by having a heart-to-heart with the community members.

Meanwhile, safety DeShon Elliott, who is currently on the IR, visited patients at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The brief tour carried extra meaning for Elliott, whose own family has faced cancer battles. In another cheerful development, tight end Pat Freiermuth and his fiancée, Jillian Cataldo, spent time with youth from the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh.

The Steelers defense, too, got exciting gifts in the form of injury updates on their outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig. After missing two games due to a collapsed lung and one game due to a hamstring injury, respectively, the two cornerstones of the Steel Curtain were back in black and gold on Wednesday to practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. The Steelers will now go to Cleveland to take on the rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders-led Browns, as they vie to win their Christmas matchup.