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Oct 16, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field following the game against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
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Oct 16, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field following the game against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen’s son TJ experienced a touching moment with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Prior to their game against the New York Jets, Rodgers and TJ chatted for a bit before posing for a picture. Although TJ’s father has played 14 seasons in the NFL with the Bears, Panthers, and Seahawks, he is still leaning towards Rodgers when it comes to favorites. Looking ecstatic at meeting the QB, TJ could not wipe the sincere smile off his face.
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Explaining what this meant to his son, Greg Olsen said that Rodgers was kind enough to agree to the meeting after being informed of TJ’s request the night before. TJ, born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, has had three open heart surgeries. Last year, he underwent a successful heart transplant.
NFL world reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ kind gesture
Rodgers’ gesture was met with praise and emotional messages by fans on Twitter.
This fan rightly said
Sports are great.
They bring communities together, create fun rivalries, and entertain us.
But sometimes, sports do better than that.
They provide moments of beautiful humanity.
— Average Super Suns Fan (@AverageSuperDad) October 17, 2022
Another fan said
Rodgers does this stuff all the time, yet he's still cast as a villain in this league. Obviously, I'm a bit biased, but I don't get it.
— Rick Valente (@rval80) October 17, 2022
This fan says this is the best news of the weekend
Best news I heard all weekend. Wish TJ and the rest of Olsens the best. Greg is a class act! #KeepPounding
— David Gudger (@slope2seaside) October 17, 2022
Another fan wrote
Okay that's freaking awesome!! Good on ya Aaron
— Stephen Tosh (@anotherTosh) October 17, 2022
This fan remarked on TJ’s health
That's a lovely picture. So wonderful to see TJ looking so healthy.
— Auntie is Boosted and WILL STAND UP FOR PEOPLE. (@AuntieTeaches) October 17, 2022
This fan thinks Rodgers is the best quarterback
AR gets a bad rap. He's arguably the best QB ever to play the game, and he's a tremendous human.
— Bill Campion (@culturedude) October 18, 2022
This fan was moved to tears by this gesture
Oh 🥹🥹🥹 unexpected tears. Been following TJ Olson’s story since he was born and I may be biased but Teej Olson is absolutely my second fave TJ ever and that smile ♥️♥️♥️ https://t.co/DcGn5xQe9L
— BR1E (@BrieKabia) October 19, 2022
This fan said
My man waited all day for this! The smile on his face was the same look he had for the rest of the day.
You never know how much something like this can mean to another human being.
Thank you @AaronRodgers12 https://t.co/LYNrOEjsVZ
— Coach Kevin Olsen (@KOlsen19) October 17, 2022
It is safe to say that the Packers’ quarterback has won the hearts of fans all around the world.
An underwhelming season for Aaron Rodgers thus far
Aaron Rodgers is having a less-than-impressive season. The quarterback has been under the microscope for a while now. Packers fans have seemingly lost patience. Currently, at 3-3, the Packers are down bad after two consecutive losses. After a humiliating loss to the New York Jets, Green Bay seems unsteady with their offense.
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While many insist that Rodgers alongside seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is on-track to retire, neither player has shown any inclination toward the same.
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Sep 25, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts on a touchdown scored against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
With a deteriorating performance and injuries, fans worry about the future of their quarterback and the team this season. With all the negative press the former MVP has been receiving, the recent adoration on Twitter caused by TJ Olsen is a welcome reprieve. Packers fans will hope for a comeback victory against the Washington Commanders this Sunday.
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