History of Aaron Rodgers in Timeline

Aaron Rodgers is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He previously played college football at the University of California, where he set school records for low 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. His career has been marked by exceptional skill and performance, solidifying his reputation in the sport.

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1962: Tied Record with Y.A. Tittle

In 2013, Aaron Rodgers became the first quarterback since Y. A. Tittle in 1962 to throw for at least 480 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in a game.

1966: Bart Starr's Passer Rating

In 2009, Aaron Rodgers' 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

1968: Bart Starr's Passer Rating

In 2009, Aaron Rodgers' passer rating of 103.2 was also third-highest in team history at the time, behind only Bart Starr's 104.3 rating in 1968.

1969: Tying Daryle Lamonica's Record

In 2014 against the Chicago Bears, Aaron Rodgers became the second player in NFL history and the first since Daryle Lamonica in 1969 to throw six touchdown passes in the first half.

1970: Passing Statistic

Since 1970, Aaron Rodgers had a yards per attempt of 9.2, which is the fourth-highest all-time since it became an official statistic.

1973: Edward Rodgers played football

From 1973, Aaron Rodgers' father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played football as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats.

1976: Edward Rodgers played football

Until 1976, Aaron Rodgers' father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played football as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats.

December 2, 1983: Aaron Rodgers Born

Aaron Charles Rodgers was born on December 2, 1983, in Chico, California, to Darla Leigh and Edward Wesley Rodgers.

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1992: Rodgers Debut

In 2008, with Rodgers making his debut as a starter, the Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field, marking the first time since 1992 that a quarterback other than Favre started a regular season game for the Packers.

1993: Favre's Record

In 1993, Brett Favre set a record of 36 completions against the Bears, which Rodgers later broke.

1996: Packers Franchise 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).

1997: Family Moved Back to Chico

In 1997, the Rodgers family returned to Chico, and Aaron attended Pleasant Valley High School.

2001: Single-Season School Record

In 2001, Aaron Rodgers set a single-season school record with 2,466 total yards at Pleasant Valley High School.

2002: Graduated High School

In the spring of 2002, Aaron Rodgers graduated from Pleasant Valley High School.

2003: Tied school season record

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%.

2003: Starting Quarterback at Cal

In the fifth game of the 2003 season, Aaron Rodgers was named the starting quarterback at Cal.

2004: Junior Season at Cal

In 2004, Aaron Rodgers led Cal to a 10-1 record and a top-five ranking, finishing the season with 2,566 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.

August 2005: Agreed to Packers Deal

In August 2005, Aaron Rodgers agreed to a five-year, $7.7 million deal with the Green Bay Packers.

December 19, 2005: First Game against the Ravens

On December 19, 2005, Aaron Rodgers entered the game against the Baltimore Ravens, completing eight of 15 passes for 65 yards and an interception.

2005: Entered NFL Draft

After the 2004 season and a Holiday Bowl loss, Aaron Rodgers decided to forgo his senior season to enter the 2005 NFL draft.

2005: Expected Early Draft Selection

In 2005, Aaron Rodgers was expected to be selected early in the NFL draft due to his impressive junior season at Cal.

2005: Drafted by the Green Bay Packers

In 2005, Aaron Rodgers was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL draft.

November 19, 2006: Broke Left Foot Against the Patriots

On November 19, 2006, Aaron Rodgers broke his left foot while playing against the New England Patriots, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.

November 29, 2007: Rodgers Replaced Favre in Game Against Cowboys

On November 29, 2007, Aaron Rodgers replaced an injured Brett Favre against the Dallas Cowboys, completing 18 passes for 201 yards and throwing his first touchdown pass.

2007: Favre Stays with the Packers

In 2007, Brett Favre announced that he would stay with the Packers for the season, delaying Rodgers' hopes of becoming the starting quarterback, though trade rumors involving Randy Moss circulated.

March 4, 2008: Favre's Retirement Opens Door for Rodgers

On March 4, 2008, Brett Favre's retirement announcement opened up the starting quarterback position for Aaron Rodgers.

October 31, 2008: Signed Contract Extension

On October 31, 2008, Aaron Rodgers signed a six-year, $65 million contract extension with the Packers through the 2014 season.

2008: Most Interceptions since 2008

In 2008 it was the previous time Rodgers threw so many interceptions in a season.

2008: Starting Quarterback for the Packers

In 2008, Aaron Rodgers became the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers after backing up Brett Favre for three years.

2008: Peyton Manning MVP

In 2008, Peyton Manning also won the MVP award.

2008: Unique touchdown celebration

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."

October 2009: NFC Offensive Player of the Month

In October 2009, Aaron Rodgers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after passing for 988 yards and completing 74.5% of his passes.

2009: Tying Most Points Scored

During the 2014 game against the Chicago Bears, The Packers' 55–14 victory tied the team's 55–7 win vs. the Titans in 2009 for the most points scored by a Rodgers-led offense.

2009: Comeback Victory against the Bears

For the opening game of the 2009 season, Aaron Rodgers led a comeback victory, completing a fifty-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings to secure a 21-15 win over the Chicago Bears.

2009: Lowest Passing Interception Percentage Leader

In 2009, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in lowest passing interception percentage.

2009: Peyton Manning MVP

In 2009, Peyton Manning also won the MVP award.

2010: Overtime Game Losses

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.

2010: Rodgers' Performance Against Seattle

In a Week 14 game in 2016, Rodgers recorded a 150.8 passer rating against the Seahawks, which was the best recorded against Seattle's defense since head coach Pete Carroll took over in 2010.

2010: Super Bowl XLV Victory

In the 2010 season, Aaron Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers, earning the Super Bowl MVP award.

January 23, 2011: NFC Championship Victory

On January 23, 2011, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 21–14 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship game, despite a 55.4 passer rating for Rodgers.

2011: Multiple NFC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

During the 2011 season, Aaron Rodgers earned three NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. In Week 4, Rodgers had 408 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception against the Denver Broncos. In Week 6, he had a career-high 93-yard touchdown pass to Jordy Nelson against the St. Louis Rams. In Week 9, he had 247 passing yards and four touchdowns against the Chargers. The Packers started 13-0, tying the NFC record for consecutive wins to start a season.

2011: Playoff Passing Performance

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers became only the third player in NFL history to pass for over 1,000 yards in a single postseason. He also became one of only four quarterbacks to record over 300 yards passing, with at least three touchdown passes, and no interceptions in a Super Bowl. Rodgers finished 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. He was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.

2011: Record-Setting Season

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers had a record-setting season. He finished with 4,643 passing yards, 45 touchdown passes, and six interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 122.5, the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history as of 2024. He earned multiple NFC Offensive Player of the Month and FedEx Air Player of the Week awards. Against the Denver Broncos, Rodgers became the only quarterback in NFL history to record over 400 passing yards with four touchdown passes, while also rushing for two touchdowns in the same game. He was the winner of the 2011 Galloping gobbler as MVP of the Thanksgiving game between the Packers and the Lions, a 27–15 Green Bay victory, and tied an NFL record for consecutive games with at least two touchdown passes (13).

2011: Associated Press Athlete of the Year and NFL MVP

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers was named Associated Press Athlete of the Year and was voted league MVP by the Associated Press.

2011: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Honors

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers was named to the Pro Bowl and received First-team All-Pro honors. The Packers were upset by the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in the Divisional Round by the score of 37–20. The 2011 Packers became the only team in NFL history to go 15–1 and not win a playoff game.

2011: NFL MVP Award

In 2011, Aaron Rodgers won the league's MVP award, receiving 48 of the 50 votes. He also finished second for the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. Rodgers' 2011 season was later ranked as the third greatest passing season of all time by ESPN in 2013 and was regarded as the most efficient.

2011: Victory Over the Saints

In 2011, despite the NFL lockout impacting off-season workouts, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a 42–34 victory over the Saints. Rodgers earned the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award with 312 passing yards and three touchdowns.

2011: Rodgers Achieves Feat Against Broncos

In 2018, against the Jets, Aaron Rodgers matched his own feat of achieving at least 400 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns in a single game. The only other time in NFL history that occurred was when Rodgers accomplished it in 2011 against the Denver Broncos.

2011: E:60 Interview

In a 2011 interview with E:60, Aaron Rodgers discussed the lack of interest from Division I programs during his high school career.

January 5, 2012: Honorary Membership in Tau Kappa Epsilon

On January 5, 2012, Aaron Rodgers was initiated as an honorary member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) at St. Norbert College.

2012: Loss to 49ers and Bet with Boyz II Men

In 2012, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers started the season with a 30–22 loss to the 49ers. As a result, Rodgers lost a bet with the music group Boyz II Men and had to wear an Alex Smith jersey during the next week of practice.

2012: Pro Bowl Nomination

In 2012, Aaron Rodgers earned his third career Pro Bowl nomination. In the playoffs, the Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24–10 in the Wild Card Round, and were then beaten 45–31 by the 49ers in the Divisional Round.

2012: Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio Leader

In 2012, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio.

2012: Ranked #1 by Peers

In 2012, Aaron Rodgers was voted by his fellow players as the best player in the league on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

April 26, 2013: Contract Extension with Packers

On April 26, 2013, Aaron Rodgers agreed to a 5-year, $110 million contract extension with the Packers, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

2013: Cameo Appearance on The Office

In 2013, Aaron Rodgers made a cameo appearance on an episode of The Office.

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2013: Ranked Sixth by Peers

In 2013, Aaron Rodgers was ranked sixth by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2013: Rodgers's 2011 Season Ranked

In 2013, ESPN ranked Aaron Rodgers' 2011 season as the third greatest passing season of all time, citing it as the most efficient.

2013: Reported Conspiracy Theories About Sandy Hook

In 2013, according to a CNN report in 2024, Aaron Rodgers allegedly shared false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre, claiming it was an "inside job."

2013: Return from Injury and Game-Winning Touchdown

In 2013, after returning from injury, Aaron Rodgers threw for 318 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions against the Bears. He connected with Cobb for a 48-yard game-winning touchdown to clinch the NFC North.

2014: "Relax" Comment

During the 2014 season, after a 1-2 start, Aaron Rodgers told fans and media to "Relax" amid widespread concern about the Packers' performance.

2014: Relationship with Olivia Munn

In 2014, Aaron Rodgers began a relationship with actress Olivia Munn.

2014: Playoff Loss to 49ers

In 2014, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to the playoffs, where they lost to the 49ers for the fourth consecutive time, 23–20 in the Wild Card Round. Rodgers recorded 177 passing yards, his lowest in a playoff game, and one touchdown pass.

2014: NFL MVP Award

In 2014, Aaron Rodgers was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season.

2014: Rodgers Voted AP NFL Most Valuable Player

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. In addition, he was named to the AP All-Pro team and the Pro Bowl for the 2014 season.

2014: Rodgers Re-injures Calf, Leads Packers to Victory

In 2014, during the Week 17 game against the Lions, Aaron Rodgers re-injured his left calf while throwing a touchdown pass to Randall Cobb, but he returned to lead the Packers to a 30-20 victory, securing their fourth straight NFC North title. Rodgers earned his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for the 2014 season.

2014: Contract Extension End

October 31, 2008, Aaron Rodgers signed a six-year, $65 million contract extension with the Packers through the 2014 season.

May 2015: Celebrity Jeopardy! Appearance and Win

In May 2015, Aaron Rodgers appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Jeopardy!, winning $50,000 for his charity.

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December 3, 2015: "The Miracle in Motown"

On December 3, 2015, Aaron Rodgers threw a 61-yard Hail Mary pass to Richard Rodgers with 0:00 left on the clock to beat the Lions 27-23, after the game was extended due to a facemask penalty. The play was quickly dubbed "The Miracle in Motown."

2015: Rodgers Breaks Out of Slump

After struggling for a while, Rodgers finally had his first 300-yard passing game since Week 10 of the 2015 season in a win against the Bears.

2015: Cameo Appearance on Key & Peele

In 2015, Aaron Rodgers appeared in an episode of the sketch comedy television series Key & Peele.

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2015: Rodgers' Down Year

In 2015, Aaron Rodgers had a down year by his standards, throwing for a career low 3,821 yards in which he played for at least 15 games. His completion percentage, yards per attempt, and passer rating were also career lows. Jordy Nelson's absence due to injury was a contributing factor.

2015: Rodgers Ranked Second Best Player

In 2015, Aaron Rodgers was ranked as the second best player in the league among his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.

2015: Rodgers' Early Season Struggles

Throughout the first five games of the 2015 season, Rodgers' struggles continued. His completion percentage, yards per attempt, and passer rating were all 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.

December 20, 2016: Rodgers Selected to Pro Bowl

On December 20, 2016, Aaron Rodgers was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl and his sixth overall in his career.

2016: Rodgers' Statistical Achievements

In 2016, Aaron Rodgers achieved career highs in completions, attempts, and rushing yards, and led the league with 40 touchdown passes. He finished fourth in passing yards, completions, attempts, and passer rating. Among quarterbacks, he finished third in rushing yards and fifth in rushing touchdowns.

2016: Rodgers Leads Packers to Playoffs

In 2016, Aaron Rodgers helped lead the Packers to a NFC North title and a playoff berth, where they defeated the Giants and the #1-seed Cowboys, before losing to the Falcons in the NFC Championship.

2016: Total Touchdowns Leader

In 2016, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in total touchdowns.

2016: Rodgers' Early Season Struggles Continued

Throughout the first five games of the 2016 season, Rodgers' 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.

2017: Disaffiliation from Organized Religion

In 2017, Aaron Rodgers stated in an interview that he no longer affiliated himself with any organized religion, despite being raised Christian.

2017: Rodgers Ranked Sixth by Peers

In 2017, Aaron Rodgers was ranked sixth by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2017: End of Relationship with Olivia Munn

In 2017, Aaron Rodgers' relationship with actress Olivia Munn ended.

2017: First time throwing three interceptions in a game since Week 15 of the 2017 season

In 2017, it was the first time since Week 15 of the 2017 season that Rodgers threw three interceptions in a game.

April 2018: Limited Partner in Milwaukee Bucks Ownership Group

In April 2018, Aaron Rodgers became a limited partner in the Milwaukee Bucks ownership group, becoming the first active NFL player with an ownership stake in an NBA franchise.

August 29, 2018: Rodgers Signs Four-Year Extension

On August 29, 2018, Aaron Rodgers signed a four-year extension with the Packers worth $134 million featuring a $57.5 million signing bonus.

December 18, 2018: Rodgers Named to Pro Bowl

On December 18, 2018, Aaron Rodgers was named to his seventh Pro Bowl, but he declined the appearance due to injury and was replaced by Russell Wilson.

2018: Rodgers Returns from Injury, Placed Back on IR

After returning from injury, on December 2, 2018, and being cleared to play, Aaron Rodgers started in Week 15 against the Panthers, but was placed back on injured reserve 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.

2018: Relationship with Danica Patrick

In 2018, Aaron Rodgers began a relationship with former professional racing driver Danica Patrick.

2018: Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio Leader

In 2018, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio.

2019: Rodgers' Season Performance and Records

In 2019, Aaron Rodgers finished the season with impressive stats, including setting NFL records for interception percentage and the amount of thrown away passes. He was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

2019: Rodgers Leads Packers to Playoffs

In 2019, Aaron Rodgers helped lead the Packers to a 3-0 start and secured a first-round bye in the playoffs. He posted his first-ever game with a perfect passer rating of 158.3 against the Raiders and was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Rodgers finished the 2019 season with 4,002 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and four interceptions.

2019: Lowest Passing Interception Percentage Leader

In 2019, Aaron Rodgers led the NFL in lowest passing interception percentage.

2019: Cameo Appearance on Game of Thrones

In 2019, Aaron Rodgers made a cameo appearance on an episode of Game of Thrones.

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2019: Rodgers Under New Head Coach

In 2019, Aaron Rodgers started the season with a new head coach in Matt LaFleur. The Packers offense relied less on Rodgers' trademark passes and more on heavy formations and play-action throws to take advantage of running back Aaron Jones.

December 21, 2020: Rodgers Selected for 2021 Pro Bowl

On December 21, 2020, Aaron Rodgers was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Rodgers was also named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his performance in December.

2020: NFL MVP Award

In 2020, Aaron Rodgers was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season.

2020: End of Relationship with Danica Patrick and Start of Relationship with Shailene Woodley

In 2020, Aaron Rodgers' relationship with Danica Patrick ended, and he started dating actress Shailene Woodley in the second half of the year.

2020: Rodgers' Playoff Performance and Ranking

In 2020, during the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Aaron Rodgers completed 16 passes. Rodgers' loss in the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers marked his third consecutive NFC Championship loss. He was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

January 8, 2021: Rodgers Makes All-Pro Team, Named NFL MVP

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.

April 2021: Jeopardy! Guest Host Stint

In April 2021, Aaron Rodgers had a two-week stint as guest host on Jeopardy! from April 5–16.

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December 23, 2021: Named to his tenth Pro Bowl

On December 23, 2021, Aaron Rodgers was named to his tenth Pro Bowl.

2021: Rodgers' 2021 Season

Aaron Rodgers finished the 2021 season with 4,115 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and four interceptions.

2021: Rodgers made false statements about COVID-19

During the NFL season, in 2021, Aaron Rodgers made several false and misleading statements about COVID-19 on The Pat McAfee Show, implying that unvaccinated people were not the group most affected by the pandemic and that ivermectin was beneficial for people with COVID-19.

2021: $1 Million Donation to Small Businesses

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers donated $1 million to help small businesses in Chico and Butte County, California.

2021: Participation in The Match IV and VI

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers participated in The Match IV with Bryson DeChambeau against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, winning the match. Rodgers also participated in The Match VI with Tom Brady, defeating Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.

2021: Recognition for Charitable Work at UC Berkeley

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers was honored by the University of California, Berkeley for his charitable work, including donations to renovate athletic facilities and establish a scholarship.

2021: NFL MVP Award

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers was voted league MVP by the Associated Press for the NFL season.

2021: Engagement to Shailene Woodley

In 2021, Shailene Woodley confirmed her engagement to Aaron Rodgers during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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2021: Charitable Donations from Jeopardy! Appearance

In 2021, during Aaron Rodgers' appearance as Jeopardy! guest host, the show donated an amount equal to the cumulative winnings of the contestants to charity.

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2021: Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Finals

In 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks, in which Aaron Rodgers is a limited partner, won the NBA Finals.

January 14, 2022: Earned his fourth career First-team All-Pro selection

On January 14, 2022, Aaron Rodgers earned his fourth career First-team All-Pro selection.

February 16, 2022: Engagement Called Off with Shailene Woodley

On February 16, 2022, Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley called off their engagement.

2022: Rodgers' 2022 season

In 2022, Aaron Rodgers finished the season with 3,695 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, which marked the most for Rodgers in a single season since 2008. He was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

2022: Use of alternative medicine

In 2022, Aaron Rodgers revealed that he had previously made offseason trips to Peru, where he consumed ayahuasca.

2022: Won AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award

In 2022, Aaron Rodgers won the AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the second consecutive season and the fourth time overall, becoming the fifth player to win consecutive MVPs and joined Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history to win at least four MVPs.

2022: Discussion of Conspiracy Theories

In 2022, former Packers backup quarterback DeShone Kizer revealed that Aaron Rodgers had expressed interest in 9/11 conspiracy theories during their early meetings. Rodgers also promoted the Tartarian architecture conspiracy theory.

2022: Confirmed return to the Packers for 2022 season

On March 8, Aaron Rodgers confirmed that he would return and play for the Packers for the 2022 season after speculations that Rodgers could retire or demand a trade to another team.

April 26, 2023: Traded to the Jets

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.

July 26, 2023: Agreed to reworked contract with the Jets

On July 26, 2023, Aaron Rodgers took a pay cut and agreed to a reworked contract with the Jets.

2023: Trade to the New York Jets

In 2023, Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets.

2023: Ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

In 2023, Rodgers was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

January 2024: Implication of Jimmy Kimmel in Epstein Case

In January 2024, Aaron Rodgers implied on The Pat McAfee Show that Jimmy Kimmel was associated with Jeffrey Epstein. Kimmel denied the allegations and threatened legal action. Rodgers later stated he did not believe Kimmel was a pedophile.

February 2024: Espousing Conspiracy Theories on the Look Into It Podcast

During a February 2024 appearance on the Look Into It podcast, Aaron Rodgers shared numerous conspiracy theories about medicine, immigration, and John F. Kennedy, including claims about the origins of AIDS and COVID.

December 2024: Dating Brittani

In December 2024, Aaron Rodgers stated that he was dating a woman named Brittani.

2024: Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers

After being released by the Jets, Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers in 2024 and led them to a division title that season.

2024: Highest Single-Season Passer Rating

As of 2024, Aaron Rodgers's 2011 passer rating of 122.5 remains the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history.

2024: Jets draft

In 2024 the Jets draft picks changed based on Rodgers performance.

2024: Charity Flag Football Tournament

In 2024, Aaron Rodgers raised $3 million for charities with a flag football tournament.

2024: Support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Presidential Campaign

In 2024, Aaron Rodgers voiced his support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign. Kennedy reportedly considered Rodgers as a potential vice presidential running mate.

2024: Reported Conspiracy Theories About Sandy Hook

In 2024, CNN reported that Aaron Rodgers allegedly shared false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre in 2013. Rodgers responded by stating he does not believe the events didn't take place.

2024: Rodgers' 2024 Season

In 2024, Rodgers finished the season with 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

2024: Ranked 92nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024

In 2024, despite missing most of the season, Aaron Rodgers was ranked 92nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

January 5, 2025: Completed 500th touchdown pass

On January 5, 2025, Aaron Rodgers completed his 500th touchdown pass to Tyler Conklin at MetLife Stadium against the Dolphins, becoming the fifth quarterback in NFL history with 500 touchdown passes.

February 13, 2025: Jets announced their intention to part ways with Rodgers

On February 13, 2025, the Jets announced their intention to part ways with Aaron Rodgers after two seasons.

June 6, 2025: Agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers

On June 6, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with Aaron Rodgers on a one-year deal.

June 2025: Marriage

In June 2025, Aaron Rodgers stated that he had married a few months prior.

June 23, 2025: Rodgers told McAfee he would likely retire after the 2025 season.

On June 23, 2025, Aaron Rodgers told Pat McAfee on his show that he would likely retire after the 2025 season.

2025: Most Interceptions thrown in one season

As of the 2025 season, 2008 still stands as the season where Aaron Rodgers has thrown the most interceptions.

2025: Rodgers' 2025 season

In 2025, Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to an AFC North title and a playoff berth following a Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He finished the 2025 season throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and rushing for a touchdown.