{
  "id": 6394529,
  "title": "‘My quarterback…’ DK Metcalf reveals he and Aaron Rodgers ‘bonded’ over love for conspiracy theories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/my-quarterback-dk-metcalf-reveals-he-and-aaron-rodgers-bonded-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T07:21:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/quarterback-dk-metcalf-reveals-aaron-072159762.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DK Metcalf, a former All-Pro wide receiver, revealed in an interview that he and fellow quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared a common interest in conspiracy theories. Their mutual fascination led to an unexpected bond between the two NFL stars during Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp. Metcalf believes there is a hidden civilization beneath the surface of Antarctica, which led him to ponder the possibility of booking trips to the continent. Despite the fact that Antarctica is not actually part of Earth and is accessible to travelers during certain times of the year, Metcalf remains convinced there is more to be discovered. Rodgers is known for his eccentric reputation, often subscribing to various conspiracy theories, with recent ones focusing on political matters and the COVID-19 vaccine. The unlikely pairing of Metcalf and Rodgers could potentially form one of the league's most formidable quarterback-wide receiver duos this season, provided their on-field performances remain strong.",
  "summary": "The former All-Pro WR claimed he and Aaron Rodgers share similar views regarding conspiracy theories and exchanged them during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ training camp. Rodgers and Metcalf could combine to form one of the league’s most lethal QB-WR partnerships this season, provided things go well.",
  "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."
}