Aaron Rodgers is starting his next Steelers chapter as a married man.
The former Jets quarterback confirmed his relationship status Tuesday in his first remarks in a black and gold uniform, days after his contract-signing photo with the Steelers caused a stir when he wore a black band on his left ring finger.
“Yeah, it’s a wedding ring,” Rodgers, 41, told reporters, adding, “Been a couple of months.”
Rodgers revealed in December 2024 he’s in a relationship with a woman named Brittani.
He was previously engaged to actress Shailene Woodley, with the couple calling it quits in 2022.
The four-time league MVP has also dated former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and actress Olivia Munn.
It’s been a wild few months for Rodgers, who agreed to a one-year, $13.65 million deal with the club after a lengthy free agency wait.
“I was dealing with a lot of things in my personal life and some things improved a little bit where I felt like I could fully be all-in here with the guys,” said Rodgers, who had been tending to personal matters this offseason.
“… I didn’t want to short-change the guys and sign and be elsewhere, mentally or physically, so until I could be here, and be all-in, I needed to take care of my business.”
Rodgers spent the past two seasons with the Jets.
He missed much of his first year in New York due to a season-ending Achilles injury, but appeared in all 17 games last season, throwing for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
The Rodgers-less Jets are moving forward with ex-Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, who agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract as free agency opened in March.
The Steelers targeted Rodgers for much of the offseason after Fields and fellow quarterback Russell Wilson walked in free agency.
He ended the waiting game this past weekend by signing a deal worth $10 million guaranteed.
The Steelers open the season on the road against the Jets on Sept. 7.
