Next Sunday could mark the start of Aaron Rodgers’ last NFL season. The four-time league MVP has signed a one-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Speculation about his potential retirement has been ongoing, and new information has emerged about his plans after football.
The 42-year-old quarterback seems to prioritize starting a family after stepping away from the game. In a conversation with SiriusXM, Rodgers shared his hopes of supporting his pregnant wife by next year.
Steelers Legend on Rodgers’ Return
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stands during the national anthem before an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 4, 2026. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
I’m hopefully going to be supporting my pregnant wife because we’re going to start a family and I am not going to be making a lot of appearances or statements,” Rodgers stated on SiriusXM’s “Mad Dog Radio.” “And I’m looking forward to a life of quiet after 22 years in the pros and three in college and getting my body healed up and working on a family. That’s what I’m looking forward to.”
Rodgers was questioned about whether he was sharing future plans or revealing imminent decisions.
I’m talking about I’m hoping that I have a pregnant wife by next year this time,” Rodgers clarified.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. (Morgan Tencza/Imagn Images)
Rodgers, after a period of distance from certain relatives, expressed that reconnecting with family members inspired his family planning hopes. He mentioned the joy of spending time with his brother’s children.
Family Reunion Influences Plans
Aaron Rodgers credits his wife for their family reunion after more than ten years of estrangement.
I’m definitely excited about it,” Rodgers said. “Being back in my family’s lives, I’m having a lot of fun being Uncle Aaron. I have a few godchildren that I’m involved with, but being Uncle Aaron to my brother’s kids has been a lot of fun.”
And the more I’m around them, the more I get excited, and so does the wife, about having some of our own,” he continued. “I can’t wait for that next chapter of life and all that entails, with sleepless nights and crying babies and changing diapers. I’m looking forward to all of it.”
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates after an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 4, 2026. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Since his marriage announcement, Rodgers has kept his wife’s private life away from the spotlight. He describes her as a “private person.”
Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.