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Aaron Rodgers had honorable reason to skip Big Night AHT in Pittsburgh

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Big Night AHT was one of the most exciting and entertaining Pittsburgh events in recent memory — all thanks to the legendary yinzer himself, Pat McAfee.

One notable absence from the show was none other than four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers — who has been tied to the Pittsburgh Steelers since the start of free agency.

It was rumored that Rodgers would do a favor for his close friend McAfee and announce his decision to play for the Steelers at the show — and it’s precisely this rumor that ruffled Rodgers’ feathers.

When Rodgers first acknowledged Big Night AHT on Thursday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, he kept it short and sweet:

“I'm sorry I couldn't make it [to Big Night AHT].