Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during warmups prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Rodgers' thumb injury revealed by Make-A-Wish participant?

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/23/22

One of the biggest NFL news stories to emerge on Wednesday was the confirmation from Aaron Rodgers that he has been playing through a broken thumb for over half the season.

Though Rodgers has been listed on the injury report over his thumb, the news about him having a broken thumb was not public until Wednesday. The reason why the news leaked out on Wednesday is a story in itself.

A Packers fan who goes by “Big B” on Twitter said that he asked Rodgers about the injured thumb during his “Make-A-Wish.” Rodgers told the fan that his thumb was broken.

Since this is a big talking point today let's break some news. I asked Rodgers during my Make-A-Wish how his finger is and he replied that his thumb is actually broken. His thumb was still really bruised and swollen last Saturday.

— Big B (@bigpackers4x) November 18, 2022

“Since this is a big talking point today let’s break some news. I asked Rodgers during my Make-A-Wish how his finger is and he replied that his thumb is actually broken. His thumb was still really bruised and swollen last Saturday,” Big B wrote on Twitter.

Rodgers talked about his thumb injury on Tuesday with Pat McAfee, which led to more questions on Wednesday when Rodgers confirmed the news.

Pat McAfee: "Is your thumb a problem?"
Aaron Rodgers: "My thumb is what it is. It has been an issue since the #Giants but I'm not going to need an excuse."

— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhiferNFL) November 22, 2022