NFL teams across the country chose hilarious ways to mark the solar eclipse, with Aaron Rodgers and Jalen Hurts among those starring in comical social media posts.
The Great American Eclipse will see the moon block the sun for more than 180million people on Monday – from Mexico’s Pacific Coast all the way across 15 US states to the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Millions will gather to catch a glimpse of the rare phenomenon and NFL teams took the chance to celebrate the occasion – and remind their fans how to stay safe.
The New York Jets posted a picture on X, showing Aaron Rodgers decked out in sunglasses. It was accompanied by the caption: ‘eclipse ready’.
The Giants, meanwhile, posted a short clip on social media which showed the moon blocking the sun – with a twist.
Don’t look directly at the eclipse, too 𝓈ℯ𝓍y for your eyes. pic.twitter.com/9vo83d2LU2
— New York Giants (@Giants) April 8, 2024
‘Don’t look directly at the eclipse, too 𝓈ℯ𝓍y for your eyes,’ the Giants wrote. Once the moon had crossed over the sun in the video, however, it illuminated the face of Dexter ‘Sexy Dexy’ Lawrence II.
Down in Dallas, the Cowboys uploaded a photograph of tight end Jake Ferguson wearing eclipse glasses, while the Eagles posted a picture of Jalen Hurts in shades.
‘Don’t forget your safety glasses this afternoon,’ Philadelphia’s account said. As well as Hurts, the post also included a picture from SpongeBob SquarePants, when one of the character’s eyes are burning.
😎 #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/9qEOiHGhC8
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 8, 2024
Pullin' up to watch the eclipse like pic.twitter.com/1Kh5zF6HZI
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 8, 2024
