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Aaron Rodgers stands his ground against alleged fan: “I don’t sign for resellers”

The quarterback didn’t fall for the trap and made it clear that not all “fans” earn his signatura

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Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, stands out not only for his precision on the field but also for his sharp instincts off it.

During the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, the veteran quarterback had a tense moment when he refused to sign a cap for a supposed fan, quickly identifying him as an autograph hunter.

Aaron Rodgers calls out alleged fan: tension on the Tahoe Green

While walking the course at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, Rodgers was graciously signing memorabilia for attendees.

However, when a man approached with a ticket from a 2005 Packers-Saints game, the encounter took an unexpected turn.

The fan tried to spark a nostalgic connection, claiming to have attended the game where Green Bay won 52-3. But after failing to recall key details and exaggerating his memory, Rodgers grew suspicious.

“You can’t fool me”: Rodgers shuts down the reseller

Aaron Rodgers, who was Brett Favre’s backup at the time, questioned the man’s account. When the supposed fan insisted Rodgers had thrown a pass in that game, the quarterback not only corrected him but recalled exactly who the pass was to.

That level of accuracy cast serious doubt on the fan’s story.

“I don’t believe you, so I’m not going to sign it,” said the four-time MVP, prompting a visibly disappointed reaction.

Even when the man offered to personalize the autograph, a common trick to avoid resale, Aaron Rodgers stood his ground. “You’re an autograph hunter. You can’t fool me,” he declared, as others looked on.

The incident reignited online discussion about so-called “autograph hunters,” people who seek signatures only to resell them at high prices.

A veteran of countless media moments, Aaron Rodgers seems to have sharpened his radar for spotting hidden agendas.

While stars like Steph Curry and Travis Kelce enjoyed the Tahoe event with ease, Rodgers made headlines once again, this time for firmly defending the value of his signature.

Even in the laid-back setting of golf, Rodgers proved he’s not letting his guard down.

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