PITTSBURGH — Christmas Eve took an unforgettable turn inside the Pittsburgh Steelers’ facility when Aaron Rodgers surprised his entire offensive line with custom Can-Am off-road vehicles, each valued between $15,000 and over $35,000. Videos quickly surfaced of linemen laughing, shouting, and tearing across the lot in holiday gear, creating a moment that instantly went viral across the NFL world.
NEW: NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers gifts the entire Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line Can-Am side-by-side off-road vehicles.
“This Christmas, Aaron Rodgers gave his offensive line the gift of horsepower. Safe to say, it delivered,” the dealership said.
Rodgers got them the… pic.twitter.com/6R2qroCPDt — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 26, 2025
At first glance, the gift felt like another headline-grabbing move from the four-time MVP. Rodgers has a long history of rewarding the men who protect him — ATVs in Green Bay, luxury watches, and now high-performance off-road machines in Pittsburgh. But those close to the quarterback insist this gesture was about far more than money, image, or tradition.
Behind the scenes, Rodgers reportedly explained the deeper meaning privately to teammates. Years ago, after absorbing one brutal hit too many early in his career, he made a quiet promise to himself:
if he ever reached a point where his career depended on trust rather than youth, he would never take his protection for granted. That promise stayed with him through injuries, criticism, and the twilight of a Hall of Fame résumé.
This season in Pittsburgh has made that promise feel urgent. Since joining the Steelers on a one-year, $13.65 million deal, Rodgers has relied heavily on a rebuilt offensive line that many doubted. Over the past three weeks, that group has allowed just five sacks, helping Pittsburgh surge to the top of the AFC North with two games remaining.
“To most people, it looks like a gift,” one team source said. “To Aaron, it was a thank-you note written in horsepower.”
Rodgers reportedly told the linemen that every clean pocket, every extra second to throw, felt like borrowed time — and he wanted them to know he understood the sacrifice they make on every snap. The vehicles weren’t about luxury; they were symbols of trust, freedom, and shared risk.
In a league where quarterbacks often get the glory and linemen remain anonymous, Rodgers flipped the script on Christmas Eve. No press conference. No long speech. Just engines roaring in the cold Pittsburgh air.
Sometimes the loudest statement is driven, not spoken. And for Aaron Rodgers, this one came straight from a promise he never forgot. 🎄🏈
Eagles Snag All-Pro OT Just 1 Hour After Bucs Release – Ready to Hunt for Third Lombardi
Dec 27, 2025
Philadelphia – In one of the most stunning moves of the 2025 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly signed elite offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs – a
4-time Pro Bowler, 2-time First-Team All-Pro, and Super Bowl LV champion – just one hour after he was unexpectedly released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Sources close to the situation confirm that Wirfs, widely regarded as the premier tackle in the league at just 26 years old, wasted no time contacting the Eagles front office the moment he hit the open market. The former Iowa Hawkeye is said to be willing to restructure his deal or accept a team-friendly contract to join Howie Roseman’s roster, instantly transforming an already dominant offensive line into an outright juggernaut.
“I’ve watched what the Eagles are building – a tough, relentless, championship-driven team,” Wirfs said in a statement released shortly after his release. “If there’s an opportunity to come to Philly, I’m all in. I’d turn down bigger money elsewhere because protecting Jalen Hurts and helping this group bring a third Lombardi Trophy to Lincoln Financial Field means more to me than anything.”
Wirfs’ arrival would be a game-changer for Philadelphia. Drafted 13th overall by Tampa Bay in 2020, he became the first player in NFL history to earn First-Team All-Pro honors at both right tackle and left tackle. He anchored the Buccaneers’ line during their Super Bowl LV triumph and has consistently dominated, leading the league in pass-block win rate multiple seasons while allowing pressure on just a fraction of snaps.
The Eagles, currently in the thick of the NFC playoff race with one of the league’s most explosive offenses, have long prided themselves on elite trench play under legendary line coach Jeff Stoutland. Pairing Wirfs with Jordan Mailata or Lane Johnson (upon his return) would create arguably the most fearsome tackle tandem in football, giving Jalen Hurts a fortress in the pocket and opening even wider lanes for Saquon Barkley’s ground attack.
Bird Gang erupted across social media within minutes of the news breaking, with #WirfsToPhilly instantly trending nationwide. Fans hailed the move as classic “Howie Roseman wizardry,” calling Wirfs the final piece needed to dominate the NFC and chase the franchise’s
third Lombardi Trophy after victories in Super Bowl LII (2018) and Super Bowl LIX (2025).
If Wirfs officially suits up in midnight green – and all indications point to a deal being finalized imminently – it would send a clear message to the rest of the conference: Philadelphia isn’t just contending. They’re coming for everything.
Fly Eagles Fly.
