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Patriots veteran defender trolls Aaron Rodgers after win over Steelers
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New England Patriots defensive lineman Cory Durden saved his best zinger for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers , following the team's 20-3 win on Sunday.
It was a rough performance for the legendary quarterback at Gillette Stadium, with the Patriots ' defense totaling four sacks and 17 pressures. They also netted two takeaways in the game, including an interception and a strip-sack fumble returned for a touchdown.
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"Enjoy retirement my dog," Durden posted on X with a laughing emoji.
The post has since been deleted.
It's understandable why the Patriots were so excited about the win, given how poorly the team played in the opener against the Seattle Seahawks . Granted, the defensive unit had a strong performance in both outings, but their ability to keep the Steelers out of the end zone and force takeaways was the difference in the Week 2 game.
Durden recorded two total tackles and a couple of pressures against the Steelers.
Along with putting the heat on Rodgers, the veteran defender also helped the Patriots limit Pittsburgh's ground game to 91 total yards. It was a much-needed performance for the team to prevent back-to-back losses.
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With that said, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel made sure to keep the defensive performance in perspective when appearing on The Greg Hill Show after the game.
"I don't think this was one of the best offenses we'll face this year, so try to keep things in perspective and go from there," Vrabel said.
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