Solar Eclipse 2024: Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Hurts and 'Sexy Dexy' Lawrence II star as NFL teams celebrate rare phenomenon in style

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,' 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.

The Colts got into the spirt of things by posting an image of a family looking up at a sun which was covered by center Ryan Kelly and guard Quenton Nelson. 

'They can block anything,' the post read. Over in Chicago, meanwhile, the Bears uploaded a picture of Jaylon Johnson, Zacch Pickens, and Jaquan Brisker - all were wearing dark sunglasses.

'Pullin' up to watch the eclipse like,' read the caption. Below, the team included a hilarious disclaimer: '(please don't stare at the sun without ISO-certified eclipse glasses)'

The Lions used the eclipse as an excuse to post a hype video showing the best bits of wide receiver Amon-Ra St Brown. 'Cover the Sun (check),' the team wrote. 'Cover @amonra_stbrown (X).'