More than a year after leaving the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers is still finding ways to troll the Chicago Bears, keeping a long-standing rivalry alive even from a distance. Rodgers, now playing for the New York Jets, looked revitalized during a dominant Week 3 victory over the New England Patriots.
The veteran quarterback threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, reminding fans of his Pro Bowl form. But in true Rodgers fashion, it wasn’t just his performance on the field that got people talking—it was his penchant for taking a jab at one of his favorite targets: the Chicago Bears.
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, Rodgers couldn’t resist revisiting the rivalry with the Bears, a team he dominated during his time in Green Bay. The conversation began lightheartedly, with Rodgers and McAfee discussing Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner’s literal encounter with a bear in New Jersey. That’s when Rodgers saw the perfect opportunity to slip in a cheeky dig, this time passing the baton to his Packers successor, Jordan Love.
“I think he needs to call up Jordan Love,” Rodgers said with a grin. “I think he’s the owner of them right now.”
Rodgers’ remark, a nod to his infamous “I still own you” comment made during a Packers-Bears game in 2021, sent Packers fans into a frenzy. The playful jab at Chicago, coupled with the recognition of Love’s impressive start as Green Bay’s new starting quarterback, hit all the right notes for the Packers faithful.
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For over a decade, Rodgers ruled the NFC North, with the Bears being one of his most consistent victims. He amassed a career record of 24-5 against Chicago, cementing his reputation as the ultimate thorn in their side. Now, as Jordan Love steps into the role of Green Bay’s franchise quarterback, Rodgers is more than happy to pass the “ownership” torch to his heir.
Packers fans were quick to celebrate the comment, relishing the continuity of their long-standing dominance over their divisional rival. Rodgers, even from his new team in the AFC, remains a beloved figure in Green Bay, and his latest jab only solidified that bond.
Meanwhile, Rodgers is enjoying a strong start to his tenure with the Jets, boasting a 2-1 record as he settles into his new surroundings. His performance against the Patriots was a reminder of the skill and leadership that made him a four-time NFL MVP. While the Jets have high hopes for the rest of the season, Rodgers clearly hasn’t forgotten where he came from—or the rivalries that defined his career.
As for Jordan Love, he’s stepping into big shoes in Green Bay but has shown plenty of promise in his first season as the full-time starter. Despite dealing with a knee injury suffered in the Packers’ season opener, Love has continued to progress, giving fans hope that he can carry on the winning tradition Rodgers established.
While the Bears may be eager to turn the page on the Rodgers era, his legacy—and his ability to poke fun at Chicago—lives on through comments like these. And with Jordan Love now leading the Packers, it seems the rivalry is in good hands for years to come.
In true Aaron Rodgers style, even after moving on to a new team, he remains connected to Green Bay’s storied rivalry with Chicago, reminding everyone that some things—like Packers quarterbacks owning the Bears—never really change.
