GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers got a warm reception upon his return.
Rodgers was among the first of the Green Bay Packers to emerge from the tunnel at Lambeau Field both for warmups and ahead of pregame introductions Sunday, and was greeted each team with cheers and applause. The defense got the spotlight during the actual introductions, so Rodgers’ name was never announced.
But if fans have hard feelings toward the Packers quarterback, they weren’t apparent. As has been the case for the last decade-plus, his No. 12 was the jersey of choice for most fans in and around Lambeau Field.