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Steelers' Broderick Jones fires back at fans in ugly social media feud

Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones had time after Pittsburgh's 27-24 loss to the undermanned Colts on Sunday.

Jones, the Steelers' 2023 first-round pick out of Georgia, hit back as critics called him out for what they said was a poor game against Indianapolis.

“lol then show me how to do it,” Jones wrote, adding a crying laugh emoji in response to someone who said he should move him away from the Steelers at X.

“Come and show me how it’s done,” Jones replied when another person said he “absolutely sucks.”

When someone wrote, “Broderick Jones sucks,” Jones replied, “I get that from you.”

Another person called Jones a “bust” and he responded, “Lol you don't know that.” [s–t] I’m convinced of football.”


Indianapolis Colts cornerback Chris Lammons (35) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) after receiving a kick during a game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis fumble. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

“Brother, you’re not serious!?” Watch a movie and work [the f–k] “You do this on social media,” another person wrote, adding a clown emoji.

“You do the same thing I do,” Jones replied with a few crying and laughing emojis.

The Steelers' offense couldn't find a rhythm and they had no answer to the Colts' running game.

Jones, who said he was not in the right mindset, did not speak to reporters after the Steelers' loss at Lucas Oil Stadium.

His frustration clearly boiled over after he came under scrutiny for his performance against the Broncos in Week 2.

The 23-year-old took three penalties in a single drive in the second quarter and was subsequently benched for the remainder of the game, losing his starting spot to rookie Troy Fautanu.


(LR) Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77), offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65), quarterback Russell Wilson (3), defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95), defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (99) huddle over after the win the Denver Broncos in the second half at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2024.
Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77), OT Dan Moore Jr. (65), quarterback Russell Wilson (3), defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95), DT Larry Ogunjobi (99) huddle after a win over the Broncos in Denver September together 15th 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

The Steelers returned Jones after Fautanu suffered a season-ending dislocated kneecap that required surgery to repair ligament damage.

The Steelers (3-1) will face the Cowboys (2-2) on Sunday, October 6th in Pittsburgh.