{"id":113874,"date":"2025-06-08T15:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T15:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/113874\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T15:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T15:09:11","slug":"aaron-rodgers-steelers-contract-photo-fuels-marriage-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/113874\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers&#8217; Steelers contract photo fuels marriage rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is Aaron Rodgers embarking on his new chapter with the Steelers as a married man?<\/p>\n<p>Rumors about the MVP-winning quarterback\u2019s relationship status are swirling once again after Rodgers, 41, was seen wearing a black band on his left ring finger Saturday in a photo shared by the Steelers <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/06\/07\/sports\/aaron-rodgers-steelers-contract-revealed-as-qb-arrives-in-pittsburgh\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">after he agreed to a one-year, $13.65 million contract<\/a> worth $10 million guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/06\/05\/sports\/aaron-rodgers-ends-free-agency-saga-with-steelers-signing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">who ended his free agency waiting game<\/a> with Pittsburgh on Thursday, sparked marriage buzz earlier this spring when he sported a similar accessory at Kentucky Derby festivities in May.<\/p>\n<p>Rumors about Aaron Rodgers\u2019 relationship status percolated in June 2025 after he wore a ring on his left ring finger in a Steelers contract photo. Bill Kostroun for New York Post<\/p>\n<p>Those in his inner circle, including pal and former Packers teammate A.J. Hawk, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/07\/sports\/aaron-rodgers-pal-has-no-update-after-ring-fuels-wedding-rumors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">had \u201cno update\u201d on the matter<\/a> at the time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShocking, you know, no update from this situation, not gonna lie,\u201d Hawk said on \u201cThe Pat McAfee Show\u201d last month.<\/p>\n<p>The ring appearance came months after <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/12\/23\/sports\/aaron-rodgers-sneaks-in-girlfriend-reveal-on-pat-mcafee-show\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rodgers revealed<\/a> in December 2024 that he is in a relationship with a woman named Brittani.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers officially joined the Steelers in June 2025 after a two-year stint with the Jets. Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/p>\n<p>He threw for 28 touchdowns during the Jets\u2019 5-12 campaign in 2024. Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/p>\n<p>Before that, he was engaged to actress Shailene Woodley. They ended their relationship in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers also dated former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick for two years, with a rep for Patrick <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2020\/07\/16\/aaron-rodgers-and-danica-patrick-break-up-after-2-years-of-dating\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">confirming to Page Six in July 2020<\/a> that they are \u201cno longer together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Patrick, 43, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/23\/sports\/danica-patrick-opens-up-on-emotionally-abusive-aaron-rodgers-relationship\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recently alleged<\/a> on \u201cThe Sage Steele Show\u201d that their \u201cemotionally abusive\u201d relationship \u201cwore me down to nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers has been in numerous high-profile relationships over the years. He dated Danica Patrick from 2018-20. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Reps for Rodgers <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/05\/24\/celebrity-news\/danica-patrick-emotionally-abusive-aaron-rodgers-relationship-wore-me-down\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">did not immediately respond to Page Six\u2019s request<\/a> for comment in the wake of Patrick\u2019s claims.<\/p>\n<p>The four-time league MVP is starting a new era in Pittsburgh after a two-year stint with the Jets.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers missed most of his first Jets season in 2023 due to an Achilles injury, but played in all 17 games last season.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers had long been targeted by the Steelers this offseason. Bill Kostroun for New York Post<\/p>\n<p>He threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions during the 5-12 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers delayed his free agency decision <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/22\/sports\/aaron-rodgers-reveals-personal-reason-holding-up-nfl-decision\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">while tending to personal matters<\/a>, sharing in May that someone he is close to is battling cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The Steelers <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/22\/sports\/how-much-longer-steelers-are-willing-to-wait-for-aaron-rodgers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">had long targeted Rodgers this offseason<\/a> after last year\u2019s quarterbacks, Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, moved on in free agency.<\/p>\n<p>Fields landed with the Jets on a two-year deal while Wilson joined the Giants on a one-year pact.<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh finished the season at 10-7 and reached the playoffs before being ousted in the wild-card round by the Ravens.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers and the Steelers will open the season against the Jets at the quarterback\u2019s former MetLife Stadium home on Sept. 7.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Is Aaron Rodgers embarking on his new chapter with the Steelers as a married man? 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