Steelers Safety’s Girlfriend Caught Cheating With Ravens Rookie Mike Green

Pittsburgh, PA – September 4, 2025

The Pittsburgh–Baltimore rivalry has always been about grit, bruises, and bad blood on the field. But this week, the fire spilled far beyond the gridiron.

According to leaked photos and eyewitness accounts, Emily Rodriguez, longtime girlfriend of Steelers rookie Sebastian Castro, was spotted Tuesday night in Baltimore with none other than Ravens rookie pass rusher Mike Green. The images — showing the two laughing, embracing, and even kissing inside the historic Horse You Came In On Saloon — spread like wildfire on X within hours, igniting one of the NFL’s most sensational scandals just days before kickoff.

Castro, 23, is a scrappy undrafted safety out of Iowa who carved his way into Pittsburgh’s practice squad after an impressive preseason. Known for his versatility and 163 career tackles in college, he’s been fighting for every inch to climb the roster.

Rodriguez, 22, a model and influencer from Des Moines, had been a constant presence on his arm — a visible part of his support system, sharing game-day photos and behind-the-scenes moments since 2023.

Now, that image is shattered. Sources close to the Steelers report Castro is “devastated,” even skipping a voluntary workout on September 4 to process the personal fallout.

Mike Green, 22, couldn’t be in a more opposite position. A second-round pick (59th overall) out of Marshall, Green exploded in the preseason with nine sacks, already drawing comparisons to Ravens legend Terrell Suggs. He inked a four-year, $7 million rookie deal in July and was hailed as the future cornerstone of Baltimore’s defense.

And on Tuesday night, he was caught in the eye of a storm.

One viral clip shows Rodriguez teasing: “Think you can beat the Steelers?” Green, grinning, shot back: “Baby, I’ll crush them — and you know it.” The timing, with Steelers-Ravens looming in Week 5, only poured gasoline on a historic rivalry.

On social media, Steelers fans erupted with anger, branding Rodriguez a “traitor” and urging Castro to cut ties and focus on football. Ravens fans dismissed the story as “personal drama,” while some reveled in the chaos, taunting their rivals: “We’re stealing hearts before we steal wins.”

Within the organizations, both coaches tried to downplay it. Steelers’ Mike Tomlin was blunt: “We’re here to play football, not gossip.” Ravens coach John Harbaugh, meanwhile, cautioned his young players: “Learn to stay away from off-field distractions.”

Rodriguez quickly locked her Instagram account. Castro scrubbed their photos. And Mike Green, through his agent, denied the allegations outright: “Mike is focused entirely on football. He won’t comment on his private life.”

For decades, Steelers-Ravens has been defined by brutal tackles and narrow margins. Now, a scandal of loyalty and betrayal is added to the script. With their Week 5 clash at Acrisure Stadium already circled on every calendar, this drama has become part of the buildup — a “love war” before the real war in the trenches.

In Pittsburgh and Baltimore alike, fans know one thing: when these two teams collide, nothing is off-limits.