Aaron Rodgers addresses ‘incriminating’ video after nose-picking controversy

The veteran quarterback finally addressed the video from New York’s latest loss that had been doing the rounds on social media.

Aaron Rodgers swears it’s not what it looks like.

The Jets quarterback responded to the sight of his fingers entering his nose and then going to his mouth while on the sidelines on Sunday night during his interview on the “Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday (AEDT).

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The 40-year-old began by conceding it wasn’t a great look.

“It’s a tough look to try and defend because that video is a little incriminating. It looks like it,” Rodgers said, as reported by the New York Post.

“I’ve actually never eaten my boogers and it’s something I’m very proud of.”

Aaron Rodgers makes step one. Photo: X

And then seemingly step two.

Rodgers insisted that this never happened, not even as a child.

The incident occurred as NBC panned to Rodgers in the final minute of the embarrassing 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.

Rodgers claims he was using smelling salts as a means of keeping his focus during the game.

That focus was mostly lost during the second half, as the Jets gave up the final 31 points after jumping off to a 15-6 lead.

Rodgers was also seen bringing a small water bottle to his nose that was believed to be smelling salts.

It’s been a disappointing season on the field for Rodgers and the Jets. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Rodgers threw two interceptions during the game, although one of them was clearly the fault of star receiver Garrett Wilson.

The ball hit Wilson directly in the numbers, but popped up into the air and was caught by Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr.

Bishop nearly returned it for a touchdown, but he was tackled at the one-yard line.

The Jets have slumped to 2-5 and are now facing a must-win game against the Patriots in Week 8 as they come into the game as sizeable seven-point road favourites.

This article originally appeared in the New York Post and was reproduced with permission

Originally published as Aaron Rodgers addresses ‘incriminating’ video after nose-picking controversy