Aaron Rodgers’ Wild Ride: From Jets to Steelers & Single to Married 💍 🏈

Aaron Rodgers didn’t just change jerseys this offseason—he practically rebooted his life. Last summer, he rejoined the NFL, hoping to sprinkle some veteran sparkle onto the New York Jets. Instead, his first snap in 2023 ended with an Achilles injury, sidelining him for most of the season—again. A comeback in 2024? Sure—but the Jets still stumbled to a 5‑12 record. Despite tossing 3,897 yards and 28 TDs, Rodgers’ season was overshadowed by injuries and drama—highlighted when the Jets parted ways with both coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas mid‑season  .

By early 2025, Rodgers was officially released on March 12. Fans and critics buzzed: had his best days passed? He shrugged and told reporters the Jets “were the best two years of my life”—a classy send‑off if there ever was one .

But retirement? Not so fast. June brought shockwaves: Rodgers quietly signed a one‑year, $13.6 million deal (up to $19.5m with incentives) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, opting for jersey No. 8 (since No. 12 is unofficially retired in Pittsburgh)  . Even legendary Steeler Terry Bradshaw called the move “a joke”  , while Skip Bayless roasted him as a “washed‑up diva”—ouch  . But Rodgers countered critics with a smile and a vote of confidence from coach Mike Tomlin, who, according to Rodgers, was “a huge reason” he chose Pittsburgh  .

And while all this was unfolding on the gridiron, Rodgers had another playbook change: romance. In mid‑June, during that Steelers minicamp presser, he casually confirmed he married his longtime girlfriend Brittani “a couple months ago” — and wore the ring on his messaged-filled finger  . Private and maintaining some mystery, Brittani stepped into the public eye without an Instagram or tabloid headline—just gold band glam.

From Achilles setbacks to wedding bands, Rodgers has run the gamut—new team, new city, new wife… and maybe, just maybe, a new final season. He’s banking on veteran calm to steady a Steelers offense searching for identity.