Aaron Rodgers
Born 1983 · Age 42
American professional football quarterback, four-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl XLV champion and Super Bowl MVP, longtime Green Bay Packers starter, later New York Jets quarterback and (2025) Pittsburgh Steelers signee. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most efficient QBs in NFL history.
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Life & Career Timeline
Born in Chico, California
Aaron Charles Rodgers was born in Chico, California, to Ed and Darla Rodgers.
Early interest in football (age 2)
At age 2 Rodgers reportedly could sit and watch an entire NFL game, an early sign of his love for football.
Early football ability (age 5)
By age 5 Rodgers could identify formations on TV and throw a ball through a hanging tire — formative football skills.
High school quarterback at Pleasant Valley HS
Set multiple school passing records as the Pleasant Valley High School quarterback in Chico, CA; graduating year inferred prior to junior-college enrollment.
Enrolled at Butte College; led team to 10–1
Attended Butte College (junior college) for one season; led the team to a 10–1 record, No. 2 national ranking, and was named conference MVP.
Transferred to University of California, Berkeley
Transferred to Cal and quickly took over as the Golden Bears' starting quarterback.
Breakout season at Cal; All-Pac-10, Heisman finalist
Guided Cal to a 10–2 record and #9 AP final ranking; named first-team All-Pac-10 and was a Heisman finalist; announced he would forgo senior year to enter the 2005 NFL Draft.
Rookie season; backup to Brett Favre
Began NFL career as Brett Favre's backup; saw limited action in first three seasons (2005–2007), appearing in a total of only a handful of games early in career.
Drafted by Green Bay Packers (1st round, 24th overall)
Selected in the first round (24th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
2008 season: 4,038 passing yards and 28 TDs
First full season as starter; passed for 4,038 yards and 28 touchdowns, establishing himself as a top NFL QB.
Six-year, $65M contract extension (Packers)
Packers awarded Rodgers a six-year contract extension reportedly worth about $65 million (timing reported in sources shortly after he became starter).
Named Packers starting quarterback
After Brett Favre's retirement/trade situation, Rodgers became the Green Bay Packers' starting quarterback for the 2008 season.
2009 season: 4,434 yards, 30 TDs; Pro Bowl
Followed up 2008 with 4,434 passing yards and 30 touchdowns; recorded a 103.2 passer rating and was selected to the Pro Bowl.
Led Packers to Super Bowl XLV (season)
Led Green Bay to the 2010 season Super Bowl berth (Super Bowl XLV), culminating in victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Started a streak of consecutive 4,000-yard passing seasons
Became the only NFL player to post consecutive 4,000-yard passing seasons in his first two years as a starter (2008–2009) and went on to record many 4,000-yard campaigns.
First of multiple NFL passer-rating and efficiency records (career)
Rodgers established himself as the most efficient QB, including career passer rating exceeding 100, historically low interception percentage and industry-leading TD-to-INT ratio across multiple seasons and the decade of the 2010s.
2011 AP NFL MVP and Associated Press Athlete of the Year
Delivered one of the greatest QB seasons in NFL history: 4,643 passing yards, 45 TDs, six interceptions and an NFL-record single-season passer rating of 122.5; won AP NFL MVP and AP Athlete of the Year.
Set single-season passer rating record (122.5)
Recorded an NFL single-season passer rating record of 122.5 (2011 season).
Many league-leading statistical seasons (cumulative)
Over his career Rodgers led the NFL multiple times in passer rating, touchdown-to-interception ratio, interception percentage, touchdown passing percentage and more (years and categories noted across sources).
Associated press Athlete of the Year (2011)
Named Associated Press Athlete of the Year for 2011 following MVP and Super Bowl performances.
Super Bowl XLV MVP
Completed 24 of 39 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in the Packers' 31–25 win over the Steelers; named Super Bowl XLV MVP.
Led NFL in passer rating (108.0) and won division title
Led the league with a 108.0 passer rating and helped Green Bay to a division title in 2012.
Fractured collarbone; missed seven games
Suffered a fractured collarbone in 2013 that sidelined him for seven regular-season games; returned in final game to lead a game-winning drive to clinch the division.
Dating Olivia Munn (2014–2017)
High-profile relationship with actress Olivia Munn from 2014 through 2017.
Won second NFL MVP (2014 season)
Threw for 4,381 yards, 38 touchdowns and only 5 interceptions to earn his second Associated Press NFL MVP award (2014 season).
Public estrangement from immediate family begins (reported)
Rodgers became estranged from his parents and two brothers beginning in 2014; the rift became public in 2016 during his brother Jordan's TV appearance.
Miracle in Motown — Hail Mary vs. Lions
Threw a 61-yard Hail Mary to Richard Rodgers as time expired to beat the Detroit Lions in Week 13; one of his four career completed Hail Marys (most in NFL history).
Led NFL with 40 touchdown passes (2016)
Threw a career- and Packers-record 40 touchdown passes in the 2016 regular season; Packers won division and advanced to NFC Championship Game.
2017 season limited by injury (broken collarbone)
Suffered another broken collarbone in 2017, limiting him to 7 games and ending Green Bay's long playoff streak.
Packers offered high-paid contract in 2018 offseason
Packers were comfortable offering Rodgers a lucrative contract extension before the 2018 season after earlier peak performances (Rodgers remained under team contract).
Dated Danica Patrick (early 2018)
Publicly revealed relationship with race car driver Danica Patrick in early 2018 (relationship ended later).
2018: 25 TDs, career-low 2 INTs
Returned to play all 16 games, throwing 25 touchdown passes and a career-low 2 interceptions; team finished 6–9–1.
2019: 4,002 yards, led team to 13-win season
Threw for 4,002 yards and 26 TDs as the Packers won 13 regular-season games and returned to deep playoff contention.
2020 AP NFL MVP (third MVP)
Led the NFL with 48 touchdown passes, completed a career-high 70.7% of passes, threw for 4,299 yards and won his third AP NFL MVP award.
Led NFL in touchdown passes, completion percentage and passer rating (2020)
In 2020 Rodgers led the NFL with 48 TD passes, had a career-high completion percentage (70.7%) and led in passer rating categories, culminating in an MVP award.
Best career touchdown-to-interception ratio (career record)
By the end of the 2010s/through 2020s Rodgers held the best TD-to-INT ratio in NFL history (career) and lowest career interception percentage (1.4%) across the decade.
Four-time Best NFL Player ESPY Award winner (career)
Rodgers is a four-time winner of the Best NFL Player ESPY Award (multiple years; cumulative recognition).
Guest media appearances and controversies
In 2021 and beyond Rodgers was a frequent guest on podcasts and radio, voiced skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines (saying he was 'immunized'), and drew criticism for promoting alternative medicine and some conspiracy theories.
2021 AP NFL MVP (fourth MVP) and controversy over COVID vaccination
Won his fourth AP NFL MVP (2021 season). During 2021 he sparked controversy by saying he was 'immunized' while later acknowledging he had not received COVID-19 vaccination and missed a game after a positive test.
Engaged to Shailene Woodley (public confirmation)
Rodgers announced he was engaged and Shailene Woodley publicly confirmed the engagement in February 2021.
Guest host, Jeopardy! (10 episodes)
Served as a guest host on Jeopardy! for 10 episodes in April 2021; hosting run raised nearly $237,000 for charity.
Broke right thumb but played through 2022 season
Sustained a broken right thumb early in the 2022 season but continued playing; the Packers finished 8–9 and missed the playoffs.
Called off engagement with Shailene Woodley
Rodgers and Shailene Woodley called off their engagement in February 2022 and ultimately split in April 2022 after attempts to reconcile.
Signed three-year, $150.8M contract extension with Packers
Before the 2022 season Rodgers signed a three-year deal worth $150.8 million with $101.5 million guaranteed, making him among the highest-paid athletes on an annual basis.
Signed two-year contract with Jets (guaranteed $75M reported)
Upon trade to the Jets, Rodgers and New York agreed on a two-year contract; reports indicated a guarantee of about $75 million.
Traded to the New York Jets (April 26, 2023)
After long offseason speculation, Rodgers was traded from Green Bay to the New York Jets on April 26, 2023 (trade reportedly included multiple draft picks).
Tore left Achilles tendon (season-ending injury)
Suffered a season-ending left Achilles tendon tear just four plays into the Jets' 2023 season opener on Sept. 11, 2023.
Returned to play for the Jets in 2024 season
Returned from Achilles injury to play the 2024 season; faced ups-and-downs with injuries (knee/ankle/hamstring) and team struggles.
Reported relationship with Mallory Edens (2024)
Reportedly dating Mallory Edens as of September 2024; the relationship was kept relatively private.
Reached 500 regular-season career touchdown passes
Became the fifth player in NFL history to throw 500 regular-season touchdown passes (achieved in the 2024 season finale).
Subject of Netflix docuseries 'Aaron Rodgers: Enigma' (debut)
Netflix docuseries 'Aaron Rodgers: Enigma' debuted, following his recovery from the 2023 Achilles injury and career arc.
Career totals reported (June 2025): 62,952 passing yards, 503 TDs
At the time of signing with the Steelers (June 2025), Rodgers had 62,952 career passing yards (7th all-time) and 503 career passing touchdowns (5th all-time).
Jets inform Rodgers team is moving in another direction (Feb 13, 2025)
Jets publicly informed Rodgers that the new coaching/management direction would move on at quarterback (announcement Feb 13, 2025).
Released by New York Jets
The New York Jets released Aaron Rodgers in March 2025, making him a free agent.
Revealed he had recently gotten married (June 2025)
In June 2025 Rodgers revealed he had gotten married sometime in the previous few months but did not disclose his wife's identity.
Agreed to one-year contract with Pittsburgh Steelers (June 5, 2025)
Rodgers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers pending a physical; marked a return to play under coach Mike Tomlin.
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