Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is a 42-year-old American quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, entering his 22nd and final NFL season in 2026. A four-time AP NFL MVP and Super Bowl XLV champion, Rodgers holds the highest career passer rating in NFL history.
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Biography
Chico to Green Bay at 24
Aaron Rodgers was born on December 2, 1983, in Chico, California. No major program recruited him out of Pleasant Valley High School, so he enrolled at Butte College, a junior college where he threw 26 touchdowns and led his team to a 10-1 record. That one year earned him a transfer to UC Berkeley, where he set Cal's records for lowest single-season and career interception rates. NFL scouts took notice. Entering the 2005 Draft, ESPN projected him as a possible top-10 pick. Instead, Rodgers sat in the green room as 23 teams passed. Green Bay selected him 24th overall.
He spent three seasons backing up Brett Favre. When Favre retired, then changed his mind, the Packers traded him to the New York Jets rather than hand him back the starting job. Rodgers made his first start on September 8, 2008, against the Minnesota Vikings. Green Bay won 24-19. He was the first quarterback other than Favre to start a regular season game for the Packers since 1992. That debut season: 4,038 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 13 interceptions. As of 2025, that interception total still stands as the most he has thrown in any single season.
Super Bowl XLV: The Only Ring
The 2010 season delivered the summit. Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The opponent: the Pittsburgh Steelers. He completed 24 of 39 passes for 304 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Green Bay won 31-25. He was named Super Bowl MVP, joining a short list of quarterbacks to throw for 300-plus yards, three-plus touchdowns, and no interceptions in a Super Bowl. His full postseason that year: 1,094 passing yards, nine touchdowns, two interceptions, a 68.2% completion rate, and a 109.8 passer rating — the only player in NFL history to pass for 900-plus yards and rush for two-plus touchdowns in a single postseason run.
The following season, 2011, Rodgers posted a 122.5 passer rating — the highest single-season mark in NFL history. He won the AP NFL MVP and the AP Athlete of the Year. That record has not been broken. He would take the AP NFL MVP again in 2014, 2020, and 2021, becoming the fifth player in NFL history to win the award in consecutive seasons.
122.5: A Rating No QB Has Matched
The records Rodgers built across 15 years as the Green Bay Packers' starter define the statistical case for his place in the sport. His career passer rating exceeds 100.0 — the first quarterback in NFL history to finish with a career passer rating above that threshold. His career touchdown-to-interception ratio of 4.34 is the best in NFL history. His career interception percentage of 1.4% is the second lowest in NFL history. He remains the only player with 400-plus passing touchdowns and a career passer rating above 100.
In 2018, Rodgers set the NFL record for consecutive pass attempts without an interception: 402 straight, breaking Tom Brady's previous record of 359. The streak ended in Week 15 against Chicago, intercepted by Eddie Jackson. In the postseason, he ranks second all-time in touchdown-to-interception ratio, fourth in passing yards, and eighth in passer rating. Wisconsin declared December 12, 2012, "Aaron Rodgers Day." Across his career: 10 Pro Bowls, four All-Pro selections, nine division titles — tied for fourth-most in NFL history behind Tom Brady (19), Peyton Manning (12), and Otto Graham (10).
Jets, an Achilles, and a Comeback
Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets in April 2023. On his 4th snap as a Jet. A torn left Achilles. He left on a cart — Week 1, September 11, 2023, against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. He recovered fully and returned for the entire 2024 season. Across 18 games in New York: 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a 90.4 passer rating. The Jets missed the playoffs and released him after the season.
He signed with Pittsburgh on June 7, 2025, on a one-year deal worth $13.65 million. Wearing number 8, he debuted September 7 against his former team, the Jets: 22 completions on 30 attempts, 244 yards, four touchdowns, zero turnovers in a 34-32 win. Later that month, a touchdown pass to DK Metcalf gave him his 509th career score, passing Brett Favre into fourth place on the all-time list.
Pittsburgh, 9 Titles, One Last Run
Week 18, 2025. A 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North. Rodgers completed 31 of 47 passes for 294 yards, found Calvin Austin III on a 26-yard touchdown with 55 seconds remaining, and Baltimore rookie Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal as time expired. Head coach Mike Tomlin said afterward: "This was the vision in the spring when we pursued him. That's why you do business with a 42-year-old guy, been-there, done-that guy with a résumé like his. He's not only capable; he thrives in it." It was Rodgers' ninth division title.
The wild card round delivered a 30-6 loss to Houston — 146 passing yards, a pick-six, a fumbled snap returned for a touchdown. The final 2025 line: 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, seven interceptions, 65.7% completion. On May 16, 2026, he signed a new one-year deal with the Steelers worth up to $25 million, reuniting with head coach Mike McCarthy, who guided him through Super Bowl XLV fifteen years earlier. Aaron Rodgers has since confirmed 2026 will be his final season. Career totals through 2025: 264 games, 66,274 passing yards, 527 touchdowns, 123 interceptions. A career passer rating no other quarterback in NFL history has matched. One Super Bowl. Four MVPs. And one season left.
FAQs About Aaron Rodgers
How old is Aaron Rodgers?
Aaron Rodgers was born on December 2, 1983, making him 42 years old as of June 2026. He will turn 43 during the 2026 NFL season, his final year as a professional player.
Is Aaron Rodgers married?
Yes, Aaron Rodgers is married. He quietly confirmed his marriage during a Pittsburgh Steelers press conference in June 2025 after reporters noticed a wedding ring on his finger. He has kept his wife's identity largely private at her request.
Who is Aaron Rodgers married to?
Aaron Rodgers is married to a woman he has referred to as Brittani, first mentioning her on The Pat McAfee Show in December 2024. He has never publicly confirmed her last name or shared photos, stating that she is a private person who did not seek a public profile.
Does Aaron Rodgers have kids?
No, Aaron Rodgers does not have any children as of June 2026. He has previously expressed interest in becoming a father, and sports biographer Ian O'Connor stated in 2024 that Rodgers "wants to be a father" and sees fatherhood as the next stage of his life.
Did Aaron Rodgers retire?
Aaron Rodgers has not yet retired as of June 2026. He announced at the Pittsburgh Steelers' OTAs on May 20, 2026 that the 2026 season will be his final NFL season. He is currently signed with the Steelers for one more year.
Is Aaron Rodgers retiring after this season?
Yes. Aaron Rodgers confirmed at the Steelers' organized team activities on May 20, 2026 that the upcoming 2026 NFL season will be his last. "Yes. This is it," he told reporters, making it his official retirement announcement.
How old is Aaron Rodgers for the Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers is no longer with the Green Bay Packers. He played for Green Bay from 2005 to 2022, leaving at age 39. He is currently 42 years old and playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in his 22nd and final NFL season.
Who does Aaron Rodgers play for?
Aaron Rodgers plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He signed a one-year contract with the Steelers worth up to $25 million on May 16, 2026, for what will be his final NFL season. He previously played for the Green Bay Packers (2005–2022) and New York Jets (2023–2024).
Did Aaron Rodgers sign with the Steelers?
Yes. Aaron Rodgers re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 16, 2026, on a one-year deal worth up to $25 million. He originally joined the Steelers in June 2025 on a one-year, $13.65 million contract for his 21st NFL season.
Is Aaron Rodgers going to the Steelers?
Yes, Aaron Rodgers is already with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He first signed with Pittsburgh in June 2025 and re-signed for the 2026 season on May 16, 2026. The 2026 campaign will be his final NFL season before retirement.
Has Aaron Rodgers won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Aaron Rodgers won Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011, when the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–25 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. He was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 24 of 39 passes for 304 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions.
How many Super Bowls does Aaron Rodgers have?
Aaron Rodgers has won one Super Bowl — Super Bowl XLV following the 2010 season. Despite numerous MVP seasons and deep playoff runs, he has not returned to the Super Bowl since that victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in February 2011.
What happened to Aaron Rodgers?
After 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets in April 2023, where he tore his left Achilles tendon on just his 4th snap. He returned for the 2024 season, was released by the Jets, and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in June 2025. He has since announced the 2026 season will be his last.
Does Aaron Rodgers have a Super Bowl ring?
Yes, Aaron Rodgers has one Super Bowl ring. He earned it by leading the Green Bay Packers to a 31–25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011. He was named the game's MVP for his performance.
How many rings does Aaron Rodgers have?
Aaron Rodgers has one Super Bowl ring, won with the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV (2011). Despite four NFL MVP awards and a career passer rating that is the highest in NFL history, he has appeared in only one Super Bowl during his career.
Why is Aaron Rodgers out of the Steelers game?
During the 2025 season, Rodgers missed one game — Week 12 against the Chicago Bears — due to a fractured left wrist suffered in Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He returned for Week 13 and played through multiple fractures in the wrist for the remainder of the season. As of June 2026, he is healthy and preparing for the 2026 season.
How much does Aaron Rodgers make a year?
For the 2026 NFL season, Aaron Rodgers earns a base salary of $22 million (fully guaranteed), plus roster bonuses and up to $2.5 million in playoff incentives, making his contract worth up to $25 million. In 2025, he earned $13.65 million with the Steelers on his previous one-year deal.
Career Timeline
Went undiscovered out of Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, California. Enrolled at Butte College (junior college) where he threw 26 touchdowns and led the team to a 10-1 record. Discovered by UC Berkeley head coach Jeff Tedford, who was at Butte recruiting a tight end.
Transferred to the University of California, Berkeley after just one year at Butte. Named starting quarterback in the fifth game of the 2003 season. Set Cal's single-season record for lowest interception percentage at 1.43%.
Led Cal to a 10-1 regular season record and a top-five national ranking. Threw for 2,566 yards, 24 TDs, and 8 INTs with a 66.1% completion rate — leading the Pac-10. Finished 9th in Heisman voting. Declared for the 2005 NFL Draft after his junior year.
Projected as a possible top-10 pick by ESPN. Sat in the NFL Draft green room as 23 teams passed on him. Green Bay Packers selected him 24th overall in Round 1 of the 2005 NFL Draft. Began career as backup to Hall of Famer Brett Favre.
Spent three full seasons as Brett Favre's backup, seeing limited action. Used the years to study film, refine mechanics, and develop under one of the greatest QBs in NFL history. First career TD pass thrown November 29, 2007 vs. Dallas Cowboys.
Brett Favre retired, attempted to return, and was traded to the New York Jets. Rodgers became the Packers' starting QB. Made his debut start on September 8, 2008, beating the Minnesota Vikings 24-19 — the first QB other than Favre to start for Green Bay since 1992. Threw for 4,038 yards, 28 TDs, and 13 INTs in his debut season.
Threw for 4,434 yards and 30 TDs. Earned his first Pro Bowl selection. Led the NFL with a 1.3% interception rate. Became the first NFL player to throw for 4,000+ yards in each of his first two seasons as a starter.
Led the Green Bay Packers as the No. 6 seed through the NFC playoffs, winning three road games. On February 6, 2011, defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium. Completed 24 of 39 passes for 304 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs. Named Super Bowl MVP.
Posted a 122.5 passer rating — the highest single-season mark in NFL history, a record that still stands. Threw for 4,643 yards and 45 TDs with just 6 INTs. Won the AP NFL MVP Award (48 of 50 votes), AP Athlete of the Year, and PFWA Offensive Player of the Year.
The Wisconsin Legislature officially declared December 12, 2012 — stylized as 12/12/12 — "Aaron Rodgers Day" in the state, honoring his number 12 jersey and impact on the franchise and state.
Signed a 5-year, $110 million contract extension with the Packers on April 26, 2013, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time.
Bounced back from a 1-2 start to lead Green Bay to the NFC Championship Game. Won his second AP NFL MVP Award. Threw for 4,381 yards, 38 TDs, and just 5 INTs with a 112.2 passer rating.
After falling to 4-6, publicly declared the Packers would "run the table." Won six straight games to reach the NFC Championship Game. Led the NFL with 40 TD passes. Threw the first of his NFL-record four career completed Hail Mary passes.
Fractured his right collarbone in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings and missed the remainder of the 2017 season. Packers missed the playoffs, ending a string of consecutive postseason appearances.
Set the NFL record for most consecutive pass attempts without an interception — 402 straight, from September 30 to December 9, 2018. Broke Tom Brady's previous record of 358. Streak ended Week 15 vs. the Chicago Bears, intercepted by Eddie Jackson.
Delivered arguably his greatest statistical season: 4,299 yards, 48 TDs, and just 5 INTs with a 121.0 passer rating and 70.7% completion rate. Won his third AP NFL MVP Award. Packers lost the NFC Championship Game to Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Won his fourth AP NFL MVP Award in consecutive seasons — becoming the 5th player in NFL history to win back-to-back MVPs, joining Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Joe Montana, and Jim Brown. Threw for 4,115 yards, 37 TDs, and 4 INTs with a 111.9 passer rating.
Signed a 3-year, $150.8 million extension ($101.5M guaranteed) — highest-paid player in North American sports history at the time. Broke his right thumb in Week 5 but continued playing. Packers finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs. His final season in Green Bay after 18 years.
Traded to the New York Jets on April 26, 2023. On his 4th snap as a Jet — Week 1 vs. Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football (September 11, 2023) — tore his left Achilles tendon and was carted off the field. Missed the entire 2023 season.
Returned for the full 2024 season after Achilles surgery and recovery. On January 5, 2025, threw his 500th career touchdown pass to TE Tyler Conklin vs. the Miami Dolphins — becoming just the 5th QB in NFL history to reach the milestone. Finished the Jets career with 3,897 yards, 28 TDs, and 11 INTs across 18 games. Released by the Jets in March 2025.
Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on June 7, 2025. Surpassed Brett Favre in career TD passes (509th TD to DK Metcalf) in September 2025. Led the Steelers to a 10-7 record and AFC North Division title with a dramatic Week 18 walk-off win over the Baltimore Ravens. Finished with 3,322 yards, 24 TDs, and 7 INTs.
Re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 16, 2026 on a 1-year deal worth up to $25 million. Reunited with head coach Mike McCarthy — the coach who led him to Super Bowl XLV in 2011. Publicly announced on May 20, 2026 at OTAs: "Yes. This is it." The 2026 season will be his 22nd and final NFL season.
