{"id":21257,"date":"2026-07-29T19:56:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21257"},"modified":"2026-07-29T19:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:56:07","slug":"aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21257","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers&#8217; Wife Brittani Played Key Role In His Steelers Return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Paginator\">\n<header xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"sc-lfRwAv pSqCT\">\n<div class=\"sc-hndrU icIUoY\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/ok_logo_black_small.png\" alt=\"OK Logo\"\/><span class=\"news\">NEWS<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo jZjbnN\"><img data-mm-src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/0x0\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Aaron Rodgers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/480x251\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg?position=top 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/640x335\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg?position=top 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/768x402\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg?position=top 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/1024x536\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg?position=top 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/1280x670\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg?position=top 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/1440x753\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg?position=top 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/1600x837\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg?position=top 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/vtLG_ne6U\/2160x1130\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-1-1785331246875.jpg?position=top 2160w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"628\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers credited wife Brittani for encouraging his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one final NFL season.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-bTJPMs jOkeMf\">\n<div class=\"flexContainer\">\n<div class=\"flexContainer\">\n<div class=\"sc-hQYogJ iAyoZX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/RI7jbXUbY\/120x120\/ok-pink-logo-1650489068371.png\" alt=\"Profile Image\" class=\"sc-fTFLOO jxvOeh\"\/><\/div>\n<p class=\"sc-dwxYxt eflEDT\">July 29 2026, Published 10:38 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-gVFdEO kziYVQ\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/aaron-rodgers\/\"><strong>Aaron Rodgers<\/strong><\/a> revealed that his wife, <strong>Brittani<\/strong>, played a major role in his decision to return to the <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/pittsburgh-steelers-cam-heyward-praises-quarterback-aaron-rodgers\/\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> for one final <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/nfl\/\">NFL<\/a> season.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, July 28, and shared on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MySportsUpdate\/status\/2082204408234787278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2082204408234787278%7Ctwgr%5E693c341178f29b6ae2cedab1f2da747a44d0c07d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Fsteelers%2F2026%2F07%2F28%2Faaron-rodgers-retirement-decision-steelers%2F91084323007%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">X<\/a>, the veteran quarterback admitted that he turned to Brittani while deciding whether to continue playing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I talked to the wife, and she said, &#8216;You can do one more year,'&#8221; Rodgers said with a smile.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I said, &#8216;Well, let&#8217;s see if it works out.&#8217; And then it kind of all came together,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers said he had initially believed the 2025-26 season would be the end of his career. However, after talking with his wife and seeing the Steelers hire <strong>Mike McCarthy<\/strong> as head coach, he changed his mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Aaron Rodgers Nearly Walked Away From Football<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/0x0\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image of Aaron Rodgers said Brittani encouraged him to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one final NFL season.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/480x270\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/640x360\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/768x432\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/1024x576\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/1280x720\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/1440x810\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/1600x900\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5bka0Ydv4\/2160x1215\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-2-1785331252268.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers said Brittani encouraged him to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one final NFL season.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>Rodgers explained that retirement had been on his mind before Pittsburgh made its coaching change. He and<strong> <\/strong>McCarthy<strong> <\/strong>previously worked together for 13 seasons with the <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/green-bay-packers\/\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>, making the reunion an important factor in his decision.<\/p>\n<p>Shared by the NFL&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reels\/DbWdM05JalR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a> account, &#8220;I thought last year might be it, and then Mike got hired,&#8221; Rodgers said.<\/p>\n<p>After months of speculation, the 42-year-old signed a one-year contract with the Steelers in May, making the upcoming season his 22nd <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/nfl-star-brett-favre-not-giving-up-parkinsons-battle\/\">in the NFL<\/a>. During the July 28 press conference, he also made it clear that this season would be his last.<\/p>\n<p>There is &#8220;zero debate,&#8221; Rodgers revealed when asked whether he would return after the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\"\/>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/0x0\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image of Aaron Rodgers revealed Brittani helped him decide to return after the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/480x270\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/640x360\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/768x432\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/1024x576\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/1280x720\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/1440x810\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/1600x900\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/DlsfGdBeh\/2160x1215\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-3-1785331259267.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers revealed Brittani helped him decide to return after the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>Rodgers had <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-failed-hollywood-rebrand-public-lose-interest\/\">previously discussed the decision<\/a> during his introductory Steelers press conference on May 20. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I had a lot of conversations with Mike, Omar, for a while,&#8221; Rodgers said.<\/p>\n<p>He added, &#8220;And you know, had a lot of conversations with my wife about it, after the [NFL] draft came to the conclusion that I wanted to play, I wanted to come back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers also reflected on how McCarthy&#8217;s arrival changed his outlook.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I thought that was probably it for me in Pittsburgh,&#8221; Rodgers said.<\/p>\n<p>He added, &#8220;But when the decision was made to hire Mike, I started opening my mind back up to coming back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"sc-jHcYrh hanhiD\">\n<p>MORE ON:<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"sc-jLqSar MszUH\">\n<p class=\"sc-bUQzRK dZWmuA\">Want OK! each day? Sign up here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Aaron Rodgers Has Continued to Keep His Marriage Private<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/0x0\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image of Aaron Rodgers confirmed his upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers would be the final year of his NFL career.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/480x270\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/640x360\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/768x432\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/1024x576\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/1280x720\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/1440x810\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/1600x900\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/sEkY9gEk5\/2160x1215\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-4-1785331269562.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers confirmed his upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers would be the final year of his NFL career.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>Although Rodgers publicly thanked Brittani for <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/travis-kelce-andy-reid-super-bowl-outburst-stay-top-athlete\/\">supporting his <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/travis-kelce-andy-reid-super-bowl-outburst-stay-top-athlete\/\">decision to play football<\/a>, he has continued to keep their <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/elizabeth-hurley-billy-ray-cyrus-happy-together-long-distance-romance\/\">relationship out of<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/elizabeth-hurley-billy-ray-cyrus-happy-together-long-distance-romance\/\"> the spotlight.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>During an appearance on &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ruA5S07Pi3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Pat McAfee Show<\/a>&#8221; in June 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/aaron-rodgers-steamy-confession-look-good-intimate-mystery-wife\/\">Rodgers explained that his wife<\/a> &#8220;doesn\u2019t want to be in the public eye&#8221; and &#8220;didn\u2019t sign up to be a celebrity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers said, &#8220;My private life is staying private. I&#8217;m with somebody who&#8217;s private.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He said Brittani never wanted the attention that came with being <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-newlywed-life-nfl-season-prince-charming\/\">married to an NFL star<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;She signed up because she loves me and she supports me and she wants to spend the rest of our lives together and start a family together. She didn&#8217;t sign up to be out front, you know, a social media WAG,&#8221; Rodgers stated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Aaron Rodgers Confirmed His Marriage Earlier This Year<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/0x0\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image of Aaron Rodgers explained why he and wife Brittani kept their marriage and relationship out of the public spotlight.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/480x270\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/640x360\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/768x432\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/1024x576\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/1280x720\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/1440x810\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/1600x900\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/o4kXUB86E\/2160x1215\/aaron-rodgers-wife-brittani-played-key-role-in-his-steelers-return-you-can-do-one-more-year-5-1785331277135.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers explained why he and wife Brittani kept their marriage and relationship out of the public spotlight.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>Rodgers first revealed in December 2024 that he was dating a woman named Brittani. In June 2025, he confirmed that the couple had quietly married a few months earlier, during a press conference shared on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MySportsUpdate\/status\/1932522766051504380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He later shared during a March 2026 episode of &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=poyobIYoLPU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Pat McAfee Show<\/a>&#8221; that he first met Brittani in 2017 and knew he &#8220;wanted to be with her.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWS Source: MEGA Aaron Rodgers credited wife Brittani for encouraging his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one final NFL season. 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