Aaron Rodgers kicked off his tenure in Pittsburgh with an interception on his first pass in the Steelers’ first team period on Thursday. But the veteran NFL quarterback isn’t viewing it as a bad omen. 

"It’s good to get that out the way," Rodgers told reporters with a smile during the team’s post-practice media availability.

"Anybody that’s watched me practice over the years – you know, you like to try certain throws at certain times – anybody that’s watched me in the games knows I’ve been pretty stellar taking care of the football over the years."

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Rodgers, 41, signed with the Steelers last month after a disappointing two-year stint with the New York Jets. Injury hampered the four-time league MVPs hopes of bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to New York, and his second season didn’t fare any better. 

But one bad pass won’t make or break the season, Rodgers said Thursday – admitting that pick certainly won’t be the only one fans see this season. 

"There’s going to be picks, for sure. I’m going to try to fit certain things in – you gotta deal with some sweat on the ball from time to time. So, it’s going to be a good challenge for me throwing in this heat every single day. I look forward to it, but I'm gonna throw some picks, but I'm  gonna throw some touchdowns, too." 

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Rodgers was every bit confident in his ability to turn the Jets organization around after he joined the team in 2023. He has seemingly maintained that optimism in Pittsburgh despite how things ended in New York.

"I think that there's really only six to eight that really have a legitimate chance [at winning the Super Bowl]," Rodgers said. "Sometimes, it's 10 to 12, and there's teams that surprise you, but I would say on paper, we're probably one of those 10 to 12."  

Rodgers threw for 3,987 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 games last season. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Hulk Hogan’s wife penned a heartfelt message on social media Friday, expressing her shock and the belief that the wrestling legend would "overcome" the health issues that had plagued him in the weeks leading up to his death on Thursday.

Sky Daily Hogan broke her silence with a lengthy message posted to Instagram early Friday morning, just a day after Hogan passed after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Florida. 

He was 71. 

"I wasn’t ready for this… and my heart is in pieces," her message read. "He had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them. I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time." 

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TMZ Sports first reported the news of Hogan’s passing, citing a possible "cardiac arrest" at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

The Clearwater Police Department later confirmed that emergency personnel responded to a medical call just before 10 a.m. Hogan was treated on site for a cardiac arrest before being transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The news of Hogan’s death came weeks after he was alleged to be having a health crisis. However, his wife denied those reports at the time, saying he was "strong" and was recovering from surgeries.

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"This loss is sudden and impossible to process. To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart," he message on Friday continued. "Hulk loved his fans so much and despite his growing physical discomfort, he did everything he could to show up, sign autographs, take photos, and connect with the people who supported him through it all. You meant everything to him."

Sky called Hogan a "believer in Christ," adding that "I take comfort knowing his soul is at peace and he’s been welcomed home."

In December 2023, Hogan and his wife shared on social media that they had been baptized.

"Total surrender and dedication to Jesus is the greatest day of my life. No worries, no hate, no judgment… only love," he wrote in an Instagram post at the time. 

News of Hogan’s death sent shockwaves around social media as fellow wrestling icons, fans and political leaders shared tributes to honor his legacy. 

"Please keep his family and all of us who loved him in your prayers as we try to navigate this new reality," Sky said Friday. 

Fox News Digital’s Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report. 

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