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Aaron Rodgers was seen back on The Pat McAfee Show, and this time, he had something interesting to say about AJ Hawk’s eye injury. The former Green Bay Packers linebacker stole the attention when he appeared on the podcast wearing black glasses to hide an eye patch. With Aaron Rodgers on the show, things got off to a hot start as he revealed his take on Hawk’s eye injury to Pat McAfee.

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Aaron Rodgers and AJ Hawk played together for the Packers for nine seasons from 2006 to 2014. So, things took on a hilarious turn when the starting QB of the New York Jets commented about his ex-teammate’s injury. And while Aaron Rodgers’ return remains in suspense, could it be until Thanksgiving that we’ll see the legend back in action?

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Aaron Rodgers thinks AJ Hawk’s eye injury has nothing to do with his kid

There’s nothing like a good dose of funny vibes from the 4-time NFL MVP who appeared on the latest episode of The Pat McAfee Show with an eye patch. Let’s see how Aaron Rodgers viewed AJ Hawk’s eye injury. When Pat McAfee asked his take on AJ Hawk’s eye injury, he said, “There’s?always some mystery, some shrouds of mystery around them. I guess we have to take AJ’s word on this one.”

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Despite that, Aaron Rodgers brought up Laura, the wife of his former Packers teammate, and highlighted the enduring chemistry between the couple, who are parents to four kids. But according to him, AJ Hawk “blaming his injury on the kids seems like a real low-hanging proof.” This hilarious comment led Pat McAfee to figure out the big picture that Laura could be the one to be blamed for Hawk’s eye injury.?

READ MORE:?“Chopped Off Part Of My Eye”: AJ Hawk Breaks down the Cause of His Eye Injury in Conversation With Pat McAfee

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As for his eye patch, it was just a light-hearted joke pulled on his former teammate after AJ Hawk explained that his eye injury came from his son Axel, who poked his eye “six inches deep” with his thumb and “chopped off part of (his) eye” with his nails. But lately, Aaron Rodgers seems to be in good spirits, providing laughter to his fans. Could a potential return be the reason behind it?

A potential post-Thanksgiving return

Three important events await the 39-year-old NFL star as the year comes to a close: Thanksgiving, his birthday, and Christmas. He stated on The Pat McAfee Show, “I’ll?be back there full-time real soon, real soon. That’s always been the plan once we got to Thanksgiving, to be back there full-time. It’s the holiday season ? Thanksgiving, my birthday (December 2) and Christmas. Three in a row.

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After sitting out the games since Week 1 with his torn Achilles, Aaron Rodgers is hinting at his return after Thanksgiving. According to Pat McAfee, “This man is currently defeating an Achilles surgery faster than any human in the history of Achilles surgeries.” As much as his return is anticipated, he has hopefully prepared himself enough to face the expectations of his fans.?

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Aaron Rodgers’ return to the field could be a game-changer for the Jets, who are suffering a dismal 4-5 season without their starting QB. In their upcoming game on November 24, they will play against the Miami Dolphins?at home.?

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Khosalu Puro is a Primetime College Football Writer at EssentiallySports, keeping a close watch on everything from locker room buzz to end zone drama. Her journalism career began with four relentless years covering regional football circuits, where she honed her eye for team dynamics on the field. At EssentiallySports, she took that foundation national, leading coverage across the college football space. For the past two seasons, she has anchored ES Marquee Saturdays, managing live weekend coverage while sharing her expertise with the team’s emerging writers. She also plays a key role in the CFB Pro Writer Program, a unique initiative connecting editorial storytelling with fan-driven content. Khosalu ensures her experience is passed on to the rest of the team as well.

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