A quarterback's best friend on the field is likely the left tackle protecting him. For Aaron Rodgers, that BFF is David Bakhtiari, the two-time All-Pro offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers.
Friday is Bakhtiari's 31st birthday.
A group of Packers fans touring Lambeau Field on Friday got a surprise and a chance to celebrate Bakhtiari's big day.
Rodgers went out into the stadium concourse where the tour group was and led the fans in singing "Happy Birthday" to the nine-year NFL veteran.
It's David Bakhtiari's birthday and Aaron Rodgers made sure this group of #Packers fans knew during their Lambeau Field tour.
— Kyle Malzhan (@KyleMalzhan) September 30, 2022
Everyone just sang Bakhtiari 'Happy Birthday'. pic.twitter.com/zN1rhdW9PZ
The two longtime Packers players are legitimately close off the field.
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In March, according to TMZ, the four-time MVP quarterback officiated Bakhtiari's wedding in Santa Barbara, California. In 2021, Bakhtiari gave Rodgers a customized luxury golf cart. The two have also attended Milwaukee Bucks games together.
Coming off a 14-12 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week, in which Bakhtiari finally returned to full action after suffering a torn ACL in 2020, the 2-1 Packers host the New England Patriots on Sunday.