Aaron Rodgers is entering his 22nd NFL season as a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Long before taking snaps in Pittsburgh, the veteran signal-caller earned MVP honors and won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 2011. But lately, headlines have chased his private affairs just as relentlessly as pass rushers.
Podcast Appearance Airs Private Disclosures
That scrutiny drew a direct response during a recent appearance on the podcast “Not Just Football with Cam Heyward.” Addressing public remarks made by former partners Shailene Woodley and Danica Patrick, Rodgers detailed the timelines and dynamics of those high-profile splits.
Revisiting the Engagement to Shailene Woodley
Woodley and Rodgers were in a relationship and engaged from 2020 to 2022. Afterward, Woodley described that chapter as a “toxic phase” in an interview, saying she felt she had lost her soul and happiness.
Rodgers offered a different version of events on the podcast. He recalled that he proposed in December and Woodley accepted, though she soon showed hesitation. By March, according to Rodgers, she removed her ring to end the engagement. Attempts to reconcile ultimately failed, and the relationship dissolved by 2022.
The Relationship with Danica Patrick
Before Woodley, Rodgers dated former racing driver Danica Patrick from 2018 to 2020. Patrick later alleged in interviews that Rodgers had been emotionally abusive during their time together.
Rodgers responded by pointing to a lack of intimacy in the pairing. He noted that the two sought guidance from a relationship coach before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted their living situation.
Looking Ahead After Past Chapters
Rodgers married Brittani in June 2025. The couple had initially crossed paths in 2017, prior to his relationship with Patrick.
Closing his remarks on the podcast, Rodgers urged his former partners to move forward. He emphasized that the past relationships are years behind them.
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