Aaron Rodgers has opened up about rebuilding ties with part of his family, but his latest comments also suggest that not every relationship has healed. In an interview with The Athletic, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said he has reconciled with his parents, Ed and Darla Rodgers, and his older brother, Luke Rodgers. While talking about that reunion, Rodgers appeared to make a subtle reference to his younger brother, Jordan Rodgers, with whom he has been estranged for years. Although he did not mention Jordan by name, his remarks came after sharing that his wife, Brittani, played an important role in helping him reconnect with his family.
Who is Aaron Rodgers’ brother Jordan Rodgers and why have they been estranged?
Aaron Rodgers has two brothers, older brother Luke Rodgers and younger brother Jordan Rodgers. Jordan, 37, is a former NFL quarterback who later became a television personality. He is best known for winning Season 12 of The Bachelorette with JoJo Fletcher, whom he married in 2022.The family’s strained relationship first became public during Jordan’s appearance on the reality show in 2016. Speaking during a hometown episode, Jordan said, “Me and Aaron don’t really have that much of a relationship. It’s just kind of the way he’s chosen to do life, and I’ve chosen to stay close with my family and my parents and my brother.”He also added, “It’s not ideal and I love him. I can’t imagine what it’s like to be in his shoes and have the pressure he has, the demands from people that he has. I don’t have hard feelings against him. It’s just how things are right now.”Over the years, Aaron has largely avoided discussing the family dispute in public. However, in his latest interview with The Athletic, he reflected on the reconciliation with his parents and Luke while hinting that not everyone in the family handled the situation in the same way.
What did Aaron Rodgers say about Jordan Rodgers after reconciling with his family?
Speaking to The Athletic, Aaron Rodgers said he had always believed that family matters should stay private.“I’ve been really staunch, going back to when there was a schism, that I feel like that stuff should be off limits. Now, not everybody in the family adhered to the same thing, but there are different things, situations, experiences, and people that actually change your life.”Although he did not directly identify Jordan Rodgers, many noticed that the younger brother was missing from photos of the recent family gathering that included Aaron, Ed, Darla and Luke.Aaron also gave credit to his wife, Brittani, for helping him take the first step toward reconnecting with his family.“When I say that my wife has completely changed my life, for the better, there’s no comparison to any time I’ve ever said those words before. She is the big impetus behind that (reconciliation). Not that she was pushing it, but just the way that she loves me and supports me, it’s allowed me to open up to that possibility.”Jordan has not publicly responded to Aaron’s latest remarks. According to E! News, representatives for Jordan were contacted for comment but had not responded at the time of publication.