{
  "id": 6305396,
  "title": "DK Metcalf, Aaron Rodgers bonded over their mutual collection of conspiracy theories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/dk-metcalf-aaron-rodgers-bonded-over-their-mutual-collection-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:02:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dk-metcalf-aaron-rodgers-bonded-180254006.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When Steelers receiver DK Metcalf and quarterback Aaron Rodgers were placed in the same room, their shared interest in conspiracy theories brought them together. Metcalf, now 42, believes there is a civilization living inside the Earth and views Antarctica as another world. He recently shared these beliefs with The Athletic journalist Jonathan Jones. Metcalf's affinity for conspiracy theories has existed long before his association with Rodgers, who is known for his own theories. Despite this, the two athletes found common ground in their fascination with the strange and unexplained. At this point, it is unclear if Metcalf and Rodgers bonded over any specific conspiracy theories, such as the authenticity of 9/11 or the alleged Sandy Hook school shooting inside job.",
  "summary": "When you add a 42-year-old quarterback with opinions that straddle the line between \"outside the box\" and \"f—kin' nutty\" into a room full of twentysomethings, interesting things can happen.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Aaron Rodgers praises Karl Ravech for ‘phenomenal’ ESPN tenure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/aaron-rodgers-praises-karl-ravech-for-phenomenal-espn-tenure",
        "published": "2026-09-08T16:30:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}