Newlywed Aaron Rodgers tore into critics Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” where he called the entitlement of information regarding his personal life “f–king ridiculous” as his mysterious wife remains out of the spotlight.
In his first appearance on the ESPN program in two months, Rodgers — who revealed in early June that he’s a married man — explained that the person he married will remain private, even as the outside noise surrounding the union intensifies.
“My private life is my private life and it’s going to stay that way, and I’m with somebody who wants to be private, and if and when she wants to be out and there’s a picture, she’ll choose that,” the new Steelers quarterback said.
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“But the entitlement to information about my private life is so f–king ridiculous and embarrassing.”
Rodgers’ personal life has continued to make headlines after he confirmed to reporters in early June he’s been married a “couple of months.”
The four-time league MVP initially stirred buzz about his marital status at the beginning of the month, when he sported a black band on his left ring finger in a Steelers portrait after agreeing to a one-year, $13.65 million deal with the team.
Rodgers has been dating a woman named Brittani as of December 2024.
The quarterback, who has been in high-profile relationships with actresses Shailene Woodley, Olivia Munn and retired NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, added his other half wishes to remain out of the spotlight — something he intends to do upon calling it a career as early as next year.
“When this is all done, I’m out. You won’t see me. And I know that I’ve chosen to be in the public eye for one more season, but my private life is staying private,” said Rodgers, who revealed Tuesday his upcoming Steelers season will likely be his last in the NFL.
Since taking part in Pittsburgh’s minicamp this month, Rodgers has returned to Southern California, where he’s hit the beach — albeit, without his significant other — on different occasions.
The Steelers will report back to Pittsburgh for training camp in July as they prepare for their first season with Rodgers under center.
They’ll visit Rodgers’ former Jets team in the season opener on Sept. 7.
Rodgers missed much of his first Jets season after suffering an Achilles injury in Week 1 of 2023. He played in all 17 regular-season games last year, throwing for 28 touchdowns and against 11 interceptions.
He spent the first 18 years of his NFL career with the Packers.