Aaron Rodgers Says Wife Pushed Him to Return to NFL — Announces Retirement Plan

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Aaron Rodgers Says Wife Pushed Him to Return to NFL — Announces Retirement Plan

News (2 / 1) 20.05.2026 22:02 / Julia


Why Reuniting with McCarthy Mattered

Rodgers explained that McCarthy’s arrival changed his thinking. Having spent 13 seasons under McCarthy in Green Bay, the chance to work together again helped reopen the idea of continuing his career in Pittsburgh.

Quiet Romance and a Secret Wedding

Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steelers worth up to $25 million for his second season with the team, after two years with the Jets and 17 with the Packers. He first went public about dating in December 2024 and by June 2025 confirmed he had secretly married months earlier; fans noticed a wedding band at the Kentucky Derby in May. The quarterback says his partner prefers to stay out of the spotlight and that they first met in 2017.