A decade-old slight has ignited a personal rivalry as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy aims for retribution against Aaron Rodgers , now with the Pittsburgh Steelers . Van Noy, harboring a long-standing grudge from their Detroit Lions days, views Rodgers' arrival in the AFC North as an opportunity to finally settle the score.
Van Noy reignites feud with Aaron Rodgers, says it’s ‘payback time’
Aaron Rodgers' trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers elicits skepticism, largely due to his age and declining performance since leaving the Packers, compounded by a forgettable stint with the New York Jets. While his ability to elevate an offense is undeniable, his recent struggles spark questions about his potential impact.
Rodgers' off-season Costa Rica retreats, intended "to help him disconnect, detox, and reinvent himself," sadly didn't translate to on-field success last year. The Jets, who'd placed significant hopes on him to reignite their franchise, ultimately released him. What was once seen as a potential turning point for New York proved to be "all just a mirage—one that turned out to be extremely costly for New York.”
The arrival of Aaron Rodgers in the AFC North with the Steelers sets the stage for a revived, decade-long rivalry. Kyle Van Noy, the Baltimore Ravens' Pro Bowl linebacker and last season's sack leader, is looking forward to two potential matchups in 2025, aiming to finally address an old score with the quarterback.
The inception of this enduring hostility traces back to Van Noy's occupancy with the Detroit Lions. During a particularly luminous play executed by Rodgers, the quarterback uttered some words to Van Noy that left a memorable mark, a memory that has lasted to this day.
Van Noy portrayed the incident, stating, "When I was playing inside linebacker, for whatever reason the D-coordinator, who's actually the D-coordinator of the Steelers, wanted to go Cover-zero all game against Aaron Rodgers, and he caught us and we're like, 'well, we gotta run it,' ended up scoring a touchdown to Jordy Nelson. He ended up walking by and kinda tapped me on my butt, like, 'nice try,' so I gotta get him back for that. That's been there for 10 years."
Despite the lighthearted manner in which Van Noy shared this incident on NFL Network , he remains keenly aware that Rodgers, even with his age and recent dip in performance, represents a formidable offensive threat for the Steelers and a genuine challenge to the Ravens' intentions in the AFC North.
Despite Aaron Rodgers' recent 5-9 record over 17 games with the Jets, Van Noy believes Rodgers' time in Pittsburgh will be brief. Van Noy also stated, "A couple of field goals away from having a winning record, and I still feel like he's slinging the ball around. He has the confidence of anybody." Regardless of his recent performance, the saying "once a great, always a threat" still applies, and the Ravens will need to be extremely careful when facing him.
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Van Noy reignites feud with Aaron Rodgers, says it’s ‘payback time’
Aaron Rodgers' trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers elicits skepticism, largely due to his age and declining performance since leaving the Packers, compounded by a forgettable stint with the New York Jets. While his ability to elevate an offense is undeniable, his recent struggles spark questions about his potential impact.
Rodgers' off-season Costa Rica retreats, intended "to help him disconnect, detox, and reinvent himself," sadly didn't translate to on-field success last year. The Jets, who'd placed significant hopes on him to reignite their franchise, ultimately released him. What was once seen as a potential turning point for New York proved to be "all just a mirage—one that turned out to be extremely costly for New York.”
Kyle Van Noy took a playful shot at Aaron Rodgers during an interview on NFL Network's "The Insiders." https://t.co/o7SPZWLF8E
— masslivesports (@masslivesports) June 24, 2025
The arrival of Aaron Rodgers in the AFC North with the Steelers sets the stage for a revived, decade-long rivalry. Kyle Van Noy, the Baltimore Ravens' Pro Bowl linebacker and last season's sack leader, is looking forward to two potential matchups in 2025, aiming to finally address an old score with the quarterback.
The inception of this enduring hostility traces back to Van Noy's occupancy with the Detroit Lions. During a particularly luminous play executed by Rodgers, the quarterback uttered some words to Van Noy that left a memorable mark, a memory that has lasted to this day.
Van Noy portrayed the incident, stating, "When I was playing inside linebacker, for whatever reason the D-coordinator, who's actually the D-coordinator of the Steelers, wanted to go Cover-zero all game against Aaron Rodgers, and he caught us and we're like, 'well, we gotta run it,' ended up scoring a touchdown to Jordy Nelson. He ended up walking by and kinda tapped me on my butt, like, 'nice try,' so I gotta get him back for that. That's been there for 10 years."
New helmet makes me fast!!! pic.twitter.com/GqwEI5uoDZ
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) June 18, 2025
Despite the lighthearted manner in which Van Noy shared this incident on NFL Network , he remains keenly aware that Rodgers, even with his age and recent dip in performance, represents a formidable offensive threat for the Steelers and a genuine challenge to the Ravens' intentions in the AFC North.
Despite Aaron Rodgers' recent 5-9 record over 17 games with the Jets, Van Noy believes Rodgers' time in Pittsburgh will be brief. Van Noy also stated, "A couple of field goals away from having a winning record, and I still feel like he's slinging the ball around. He has the confidence of anybody." Regardless of his recent performance, the saying "once a great, always a threat" still applies, and the Ravens will need to be extremely careful when facing him.
Also Read: Chiefs' Trey Smith exposes Travis Kelce’s behaviour, calls him crazy and psycho
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