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Aaron Rodgers continues to fuel rumors that he is married
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The NFL star can be seen wearing a dark-colored band on his left ring finger in a photo celebrating his new contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers
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The photo comes after Rodgers revealed in April that he was in a “serious relationship”
Aaron Rodgers is once again sparking rumors that he is married.
After previously making several public outings wearing what appeared to be a wedding ring on his left hand, the NFL star appeared in a new photo sporting a dark-colored band on his left ring finger. On Saturday, June 7, the NFL and the Steelers shared the photo in a joint Instagram post celebrating Rodgers’ new contract with the Pittsburgh team.
“Officially official ✍️,” the two football organizations captioned the post. The photo shows Rodgers, 41, smiling as he rested his left hand on the paper contract and held a pen in his other hand. He repped his new team by wearing a black cap with a yellow Steelers logo.
According to CBS Sports, the quarterback inked a one-year deal worth $13.65 million, $10 million of which is guaranteed.
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Aaron Rodgers signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Rodgers first revealed in December 2024 that he was dating a woman named Brittani while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show. At the time, he was discussing how he had shifted from mall shopping for Christmas gifts to ordering them online.
“There was one package left for my girlfriend Brittani that hadn’t showed up yet,” he said, casually dropping his relationship status. “I was waiting on this to show up, it showed up today.”
A.J. Hawk, McAfee’s co-host and Rodgers’ former Green Bay Packers teammate, then jokingly asked, “Spears?” prompting Rodgers to clarify, “Not Brittany Spears, no, this is Brittani with an ‘i.’ ” He also noted that Brittani does not have social media.
Later in the conversation, when McAfee suggested that Rodgers was “in love” with Brittani, the athlete smiled and declared, “It’s a good feeling, boys. It is.”
Months later, during another appearance on the show on April 17, Rodgers shared that he was in “a serious relationship” and his priorities were shifting.
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“I’m in a different phase of my life,” he explained. “I’m 41 years old, I’m in a serious relationship. I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention. I have personal commitments I made not knowing what my future was going to look like after last year, that are important to me.”
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Aaron Rodgers in 2023
Rodgers first ignited rumors that he had gotten married when he stepped out to the annual Barnstable Gala last month, on the eve of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, sporting a new accessory — a dark-colored band that appears to be the same one seen in the recent contract-signing photo.
So far, Rodgers has remained mum on the marriage speculation. However, his friend Hawk appeared on The Pat McAfee Show on May 6 and admitted that even he was confused by Rodgers’ ring.
“No update from this situation,” he said, adding, “Surprisingly enough, I did not press him on this.”
“To tell you the truth, I don’t know if I have any answers on that situation. He’s very private and mysterious when it comes to things like that, and this is definitely one of those, for sure,” Hawk added.
The former linebacker also noted that his friend “seems very happy” these days while reiterating, “But not a lot of clarity on this situation, I’m not going to lie.”
Rodgers was previously engaged to actress Shailene Woodley. The pair ended their relationship in April 2022.
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