Aaron Rodgers is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He previously played college football at the University of California, where he set school records for interception rates. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2005, Rodgers is widely considered one of the greatest and most talented quarterbacks in NFL history.
In 2013, Aaron Rodgers had a career-high 480 passing yards, becoming the first quarterback since Y. A. Tittle in 1962 to throw for at least 480 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in a game.
In 2009, Aaron Rodger's passer rating of 103.2 was also third-highest in team history at the time, behind only Bart Starr's 105.0 rating in 1966 and 104.3 rating in 1968 (minimum 150 attempts).
In 2009, Aaron Rodger's passer rating of 103.2 was also third-highest in team history at the time, behind only Bart Starr's 105.0 rating in 1966 and 104.3 rating in 1968 (minimum 150 attempts).
In week 10 of 2014, Aaron Rodgers became the second player in NFL history since Daryle Lamonica in 1969, to throw six touchdown passes in the first half of a game.
In 2011, Aaron Rodgers had 9.2 yards per attempt, which was the fourth-highest all-time since it became an official stat in 1970
From 1973 to 1976, Aaron Rodgers' father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played football as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats.
From 1973 to 1976, Aaron Rodgers' father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played football as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats.
On December 2, 1983, Aaron Charles Rodgers was born. He would grow up to become a professional football quarterback.
In 2023, Rodgers made his debut as a starter. In 1992 the Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–19 at Lambeau Field. This marked the first time since 1992 that a quarterback other than Favre started a regular season game for the Packers.
In 1993, Brett Favre set a record of 36 completions against the Bears. During a Week 7 game in 2015 against the Bears, Rodgers recorded a franchise record and career-high 39 completions, breaking Brett Favre's record.
In 2009, the Packers set a new franchise record by scoring 461 total points, breaking the previous record held by the 1996 Super Bowl team (456).
In 1997, the Rodgers family returned to Chico, and Aaron attended Pleasant Valley High School, where he started for two years as quarterback.
In 2001, Aaron Rodgers set a single-season school record with 2,466 total yards while playing football at Pleasant Valley High School.
In the spring of 2002, Aaron Rodgers graduated from Pleasant Valley High School with an A− average and having scored 1310 on the SAT.
In 2003, Aaron Rodgers was named the starting quarterback for the California Golden Bears in the fifth game of the season.
In 2003, Rodgers tied the school season record for 300-yard games with five and set a school record for the lowest percentage of passes intercepted at 1.43%.
In 2004, Aaron Rodgers led Cal to a 10–1 record and top-five ranking at the end of the regular season, showcasing his leadership and quarterback skills.
In August 2005, Aaron Rodgers agreed to a five-year, $7.7 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, including $5.4 million in guaranteed money.
On December 19, 2005, Aaron Rodgers played against the Baltimore Ravens, completing eight of 15 passes for 65 yards and an interception.
In 2005, Aaron Rodgers was expected to be selected early in the NFL draft due to his impressive numbers as a junior with Cal.
In 2005, Aaron Rodgers was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL draft after a successful college football career with the California Golden Bears.
In 2005, before the NFL draft, scouts noted Aaron Rodgers as a "talented strong-armed junior" who "combines arm strength, mechanics and delivery to make all the throws".
On November 19, 2006, Aaron Rodgers broke his left foot while playing against the New England Patriots in a 35–0 defeat, filling in for an injured Favre, and Rodgers missed the remainder of the 2006 season.
On November 29, 2007, Aaron Rodgers stepped in when Favre was injured in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, completing 18 passes for 201 yards.
In 2007, Favre decided to stay with the Packers, and rumors surfaced about a potential trade involving Rodgers, but he stayed in Green Bay for the season.
In 2011, the Packers' offense set a franchise record for points scored in a season with 560, which as of 2016, is the third-most ever behind only the 2007 Patriots and 2013 Broncos.
On March 4, 2008, Brett Favre's retirement announcement opened up the Packers' starting quarterback position to Aaron Rodgers for the 2008 season.
On October 31, 2008, Aaron Rodgers signed a six-year, $65 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers through the 2014 season.
In 2008, Aaron Rodgers became the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, succeeding Brett Favre after serving as his backup for three years.
Since becoming a starter in 2008, Aaron Rodgers has become known for his unique touchdown celebration, which he and his teammates have dubbed the "Championship Belt."
The 12 interceptions marked the most for Rodgers in a single season since 2008.
In October 2009, Aaron Rodgers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after passing for 988 yards and maintaining a passer rating over 110 for all three games played during the month.
During the opening game of the 2009 season, Aaron Rodgers completed a fifty-yard touchdown pass contributing to a comeback victory over the Chicago Bears.
In 2009, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in lowest passing interception percentage, showcasing his accuracy and decision-making skills.
In week 10 of 2014, the 55–14 victory tied the Packers' 55–7 win vs. the Titans in 2009 for the most points scored by a Rodgers-led offense.
In 2010, Aaron Rodgers helped the Packers win their final two regular-season games to qualify for the playoffs, including a game against the New York Giants where he passed for 404 yards and four touchdowns, earning him his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
In 2010, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 2–0 start, but then lost three of their next four games, including back-to-back overtime losses, bringing his record in overtime games to 0–5.
In 2010, Aaron Rodgers was named the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year for his outstanding passing performance throughout the season.
In a Week 14 game against the Seahawks in 2016, Rodgers achieved a 150.8 passer rating, the best recorded against Seattle's defense since head coach Pete Carroll took over in 2010.
In the 2010 season, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV and was named the Super Bowl MVP.
On January 23, 2011, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 21–14 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship, despite a 55.4 passer rating.
Against the Denver Broncos in 2011, Rodgers accomplished at least 400 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns in a single game. In Week 16 against the Jets, Rodgers matched his own feat, the only other time it occurred in NFL history.
In 2011, Aaron Rodgers became only the third player in NFL history to pass for over 1,000 yards in a single postseason, finishing with 1,094 passing yards, nine touchdown passes, two rushing touchdowns, and two interceptions, while completing 68.2% of his passes for a passer rating of 109.8.
In 2011, Aaron Rodgers earned multiple NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, including after a Week 4 victory over the Denver Broncos where he had 408 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns, and after a Week 9 victory over the Chargers where he had 247 passing yards and four touchdowns. Also, in Week 6, during a victory over the St. Louis Rams, Rodgers converted on a career-high 93-yard touchdown pass to Jordy Nelson.
In 2011, Aaron Rodgers finished the season with a league-leading passer rating of 122.5, the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history as of 2024. He also earned multiple NFC Offensive Player of the Month awards and FedEx Air Player of the Week awards, setting single-season franchise records for passing yards, touchdown passes, and passer rating.
In 2011, Aaron Rodgers was named Associated Press Athlete of the Year and was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season.
In 2011, despite the NFL lockout disrupting off-season workouts, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 42–34 victory over the Saints, throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns, earning him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
In 2011, despite the Packers being upset in the Divisional Round, Aaron Rodgers was named to the Pro Bowl and received First-team All-Pro honors for his outstanding season.
In a 2011 interview with E:60, Aaron Rodgers discussed the lack of attention he received from Division I programs due to his physical stature as a high school player.
On January 5, 2012, Aaron Rodgers was initiated as an honorary member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) at the Sigma-Xi Chapter at St. Norbert College.
In 2011, Aaron Rodgers was voted by his fellow players as the best player in the league on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.
In 2012, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers started the season with a 30–22 loss to the 49ers, causing Rodgers to lose a bet with the music group Boyz II Men and having to wear an Alex Smith jersey during the next week of practice.
In 2012, Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 33 passes to ten different players for 274 yards and a touchdown in the Wild Card Round. Rodgers earned his third career Pro Bowl nomination for his performance in the 2012 season.
In 2012, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio and passer rating, continuing to establish himself as one of the league's top quarterbacks.
On April 26, 2013, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers agreed to a 5-year, $110 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time.
In 2011, Aaron Rodgers' season was later ranked as one of the greatest passing seasons of all time by ESPN in 2013.
In 2011, the Packers' offense set a franchise record for points scored in a season with 560, which as of 2016, is the third-most ever behind only the 2007 Patriots and 2013 Broncos.
In 2012, Aaron Rodgers was ranked sixth by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.
In 2013, Aaron Rodgers allegedly shared false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre, claiming it was an "inside job" perpetrated by the government.
In 2013, Aaron Rodgers had a career-high 480 passing yards in a win against the Washington Redskins, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. His 335 passing yards in the first half set a club record.
In 2013, Aaron Rodgers made a cameo appearance on an episode of The Office.
In 2013, after returning from injury, Aaron Rodgers threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns in the regular season finale against the Bears, including a 48-yard game-winning touchdown pass to Randall Cobb to clinch the NFC North championship. Rodgers won the 2013 GMC Never Say Never Award for the come-from-behind touchdown.
In 2014, Aaron Rodgers began a relationship with actress Olivia Munn.
In 2014, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to the playoffs, where they lost to the 49ers 23–20 in the Wild Card Round. Rodgers recorded only 177 yards passing, his lowest in a playoff game, and one touchdown pass.
In 2014, Aaron Rodgers was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season, marking his second MVP award.
In 2014, Aaron Rodgers was voted the AP NFL Most Valuable Player, receiving 31 votes. He was also named NFC Offensive Player of the Year and Fed-Ex Air NFL Player of the Year. Additionally, he was named to the AP All-Pro team and the Pro Bowl for the 2014 season.
In 2014, after a 1–2 start to the season, Aaron Rodgers famously told fans and the media to "R-E-L-A-X. Relax. We're going to be OK" amid widespread concern about the Packers' performance.
In 2014, during the Week 17 game against the Lions, Aaron Rodgers re-injured his left calf while throwing a touchdown pass. Despite the injury, he returned to the game, leading the Packers to a 30-20 victory and their fourth straight NFC North title. He earned his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for the 2014 season.
On October 31, 2008, Aaron Rodgers signed a six-year, $65 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers through the 2014 season.
In May 2015, Aaron Rodgers appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Jeopardy! He defeated Kevin O'Leary and Mark Kelly, winning $50,000 for his charity.
On December 3, 2015, Aaron Rodgers threw a 61-yard Hail Mary pass caught by Richard Rodgers with no time left to beat the Lions 27–23. The play was quickly dubbed "The Miracle in Motown."
During a Week 7 game in 2015 against the Bears, Rodgers recorded a franchise record and career-high 39 completions for 326 passing yards. This was his first 300-yard passing game since Week 10 of that season.
In 2015, Aaron Rodgers experienced a statistical drop, throwing for a career-low 3,821 yards despite playing at least 15 games. His completion percentage, yards per attempt, and passer rating were also career lows. The absence of Jordy Nelson was considered a contributing factor.
In 2015, Aaron Rodgers made a cameo appearance on an episode of the sketch comedy television series Key & Peele.
In 2015, Aaron Rodgers was ranked as the second best player in the league among his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
Throughout the first five games of the 2015 season, Aaron Rodgers's struggles appeared to continue. Through those games, he completed 60.2% of his passes, averaged 6.5 yards per attempt, and posted a passer rating of 88.4. He also fumbled five times, and lost two.
On December 20, 2016, Aaron Rodgers was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl and his sixth overall in his career.
In 2011, the Packers' offense set a franchise record for points scored in a season with 560, which as of 2016, is the third-most ever behind only the 2007 Patriots and 2013 Broncos.
In 2016, Aaron Rodgers finished with career highs in completions and attempts, with 401 and 610, respectively. He also had 4,428 passing yards, 40 touchdown passes, a 104.2 passer rating, 369 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns. He led the league in touchdown passes and finished fourth in passing yards, completions, attempts, and passer rating.
In 2016, Aaron Rodgers helped lead the Packers to a NFC North title and a playoff berth. They defeated the Giants and the Cowboys in the Wild Card and Divisional Rounds, respectively. However, the Packers lost to the Falcons in the NFC Championship. Rodgers completed 27 of his 45 passing attempts for 287 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in the losing effort.
In 2016, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in total touchdowns and touchdown passes, showcasing his scoring ability.
In 2016, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to the playoffs as the fifth seed in the NFC with a 10–6 record. They defeated the Redskins in the Wild Card Round but lost to the Cardinals in overtime in the Divisional Round despite a Hail Mary touchdown pass. Rodgers was named to his fifth Pro Bowl and ranked as the sixth-best player by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.
Throughout the first five games of the 2016 season, Aaron Rodgers's struggles from the 2015 season appeared to continue. Through those games, he completed 60.2% of his passes, averaged 6.5 yards per attempt, and posted a passer rating of 88.4—all of which were similar to his 2015 numbers. He also fumbled five times, and lost two. His lackluster performance through those games caused much speculation about the causes of his problems.
In 2017, Aaron Rodgers stated in an interview that he no longer affiliated himself with any organized religion, despite being raised Christian.
In 2017, Aaron Rodgers was ranked sixth by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
In 2017, Aaron Rodgers' relationship with actress Olivia Munn ended.
In Week 9 against the Lions, it was the first time since Week 15 of the 2017 season that Rodgers threw three interceptions in a game.
In April 2018, Aaron Rodgers was announced as a limited partner in the Milwaukee Bucks ownership group, making him the first active NFL player with an ownership stake in an NBA franchise.
On August 29, 2018, Aaron Rodgers signed a four-year extension with the Packers worth $134 million featuring a $57.5 million signing bonus, securing his future with the team.
On December 18, 2018, Aaron Rodgers was named to his seventh Pro Bowl but declined the appearance due to injury, and was replaced by Russell Wilson.
In 2018, Aaron Rodgers began a relationship with former professional racing driver Danica Patrick.
In 2018, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio and lowest passing interception percentage.
In 2018, after returning from injury and playing in Week 15 against the Panthers, Aaron Rodgers was placed back on injured reserve on December 19 after the Packers were eliminated from playoff contention. He was ranked No. 10 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.
During the 2019 season, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 3-0 start and later posted his first-ever game with a perfect passer rating of 158.3 against the Raiders. He finished the season with 4,002 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and four interceptions, helping the Packers secure a first-round bye in the playoffs.
In 2019, Aaron Rodgers finished with 4,442 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, and two interceptions. His touchdown to interception ratio ranked third-best all-time. He also set NFL records for interception percentage and thrown away passes. He was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.
In 2019, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in lowest passing interception percentage, demonstrating his ability to protect the ball and make smart throws.
In 2019, Aaron Rodgers made a cameo appearance on an episode of Game of Thrones.
In the 2019 season, Aaron Rodgers began working with a new head coach, Matt LaFleur, following the departure of Mike McCarthy. The Packers' offense shifted its focus, relying less on Rodgers' traditional passes and more on formations to leverage running back Aaron Jones.
On December 21, 2020, Aaron Rodgers was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl and was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December after passing for 15 touchdowns and one interception in five victories for the Packers.
In 2020, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers won against the Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the playoffs but lost to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. The loss marked Rodgers' third consecutive NFC Championship loss. He was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
In 2020, Aaron Rodgers' relationship with Danica Patrick ended. He also began dating actress Shailene Woodley in the second half of 2020.
On January 8, 2021, Aaron Rodgers made the 2020 All-Pro Team first-team and was named the NFL MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America.
In April 2021, Aaron Rodgers had a two-week stint as a guest host on Jeopardy! from April 5–16.
On December 23, 2021, Aaron Rodgers was named to his tenth Pro Bowl.
Aaron Rodgers finished the 2021 season with 4,115 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and four interceptions.
During Aaron Rodgers' 2021 appearance as Jeopardy! guest host, the show made a charitable donation equal to the cumulative winnings of the contestants for those ten shows.
In 2021, Aaron Rodgers donated $1 million to help small businesses in Chico and Butte County, California.
In 2021, Aaron Rodgers participated in The Match IV, paired with Bryson DeChambeau against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, and they won. He also participated in the sixth edition of The Match, teaming up with Brady against Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, and Rodgers and Brady defeated Mahomes and Allen.
In 2021, Aaron Rodgers was honored by the University of California, Berkeley, for his charitable work. He supports the school by donating funds to renovate athletic facilities and establishing an endowed scholarship for transfer students.
In 2021, Aaron Rodgers was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season, marking his fourth MVP award.
In 2021, Aaron Rodgers won the AP Most Valuable Player Award and the FedEx Air Player of the Year. The Packers finished with a 13–3 record, won the NFC North, and earned a first-round bye for the NFC playoffs.
In 2021, Shailene Woodley confirmed her engagement to Aaron Rodgers during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
In 2021, during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Aaron Rodgers made several false and misleading statements about COVID-19.
On January 14, 2022, Aaron Rodgers earned his fourth career First-team All-Pro selection.
On February 16, 2022, Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley called off their engagement.
Aaron Rodgers finished the 2022 season with 3,695 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
Aaron Rodgers revealed in 2022 that he had previously made offseason trips to Peru, where he consumed ayahuasca.
In 2022, Aaron Rodgers won the AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the second consecutive season and the fourth time overall.
In 2022, former Packers backup quarterback DeShone Kizer mentioned that Aaron Rodgers showed interest in 9/11 conspiracy theories during one of their initial meetings. Rodgers also promoted the Tartarian architecture conspiracy theory.
On March 8, 2022, Aaron Rodgers confirmed that he would return and play for the Packers for the 2022 season.
On April 26, 2023, Aaron Rodgers was traded to the Jets, along with the Packers' first and fifth-round selections in the 2023 NFL draft, in exchange for the Jets' first, second (via Cleveland) and sixth-round selections in the 2023 draft and a conditional second-round selection in the 2024 NFL draft.
On July 26, 2023, Aaron Rodgers took a pay cut and agreed to a reworked contract with the Jets.
Aaron Rodgers was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
As of the 2023 season, Aaron Rodgers passed for 4,038 yards in his first season as a starter. It stands as the most interceptions he has thrown in a season.
In 2023, Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets, marking a new chapter in his NFL career.
In January 2024, during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Aaron Rodgers implied without evidence that Jimmy Kimmel was an acquaintance of Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting his name might appear in court documents. Kimmel denied the allegations and threatened to sue Rodgers for defamation if he repeated the claim.
In February 2024, Aaron Rodgers appeared on the Look Into It podcast, where he shared several conspiracy theories concerning medicine, immigration, and John F. Kennedy. He suggested that AIDS and COVID were created by the government to benefit the pharmaceutical industry.
In December 2024, Aaron Rodgers stated he was dating a woman named Brittani.
Aaron Rodgers finished the 2024 season with 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
After spending two seasons with the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers was released after the 2024 season and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Despite missing most of the season, Aaron Rodgers was ranked 92nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.
In 2011, Aaron Rodgers passer rating of 122.5 remains as of 2024, the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history.
In 2024, Aaron Rodgers raised $3 million for charities with a flag football tournament.
In 2024, Aaron Rodgers voiced support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his presidential campaign of 2024.
In 2024, CNN reported that Aaron Rodgers had allegedly shared false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre in 2013, claiming it was an "inside job" perpetrated by the government. CNN also reported an anonymous source alleged Rodgers had said several years prior that "Sandy Hook never happened....All those children never existed. They were all actors."
The conditional second-round selection would have converted to a first if Rodgers played 65% of the offensive snaps in 2023, but it did not happen in 2024.
On January 5, 2025, Aaron Rodgers completed his 500th touchdown pass to Tyler Conklin against the Dolphins, becoming the fifth quarterback in NFL history with 500 touchdown passes.
On February 13, 2025, the Jets announced their intention to part ways with Aaron Rodgers after two seasons.
On June 6, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with Aaron Rodgers on a one-year deal.
In June 2025, Aaron Rodgers stated he had gotten married a few months prior.
On June 23, 2025, Aaron Rodgers told Pat McAfee on his show that he would likely retire after the 2025 season.
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