The Music of Silence: Rodgers Breaks His NFL Silence

With no NFL team in sight for the 2025 season, Aaron Rodgers is finally sharing his thoughts. On the "Pat McAfee Show," the former MVP revealed his current state and future plans, clarifying swirling rumors.

Living Calmer Waters

"I'm in Malibu," Rodgers said, enjoying a quieter life. He admitted that this break has been "interesting" and has focused on working out and personal development.

A New Phase: The Reluctance to Commit

Rodgers, now 41, expressed hesitation about diving back into the NFL grind. "I'm in a serious relationship, and committing to a team is significant... I’ve had several great talks with teams, but none with the Jets—those conversations weren’t good. I’m open to everything but not tied down to anything. Retirement is still on the table."

Money Talk: Willing to Take a Pay Cut?

When it comes to salary, Rodgers made it clear: "I told every team, money isn't my priority... I'd play for $10 million if needed." That would make him one of the lowest-paid starters aside from rookies!

Reflecting on a Turbulent Jets Tenure

His two years with the Jets were rocky. In a troubling meeting with new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, Rodgers felt dismissed just moments in. He recalled, "I expected a serious discussion, but 20 seconds in, Glenn questioned my desire to play and said they’d be going in a different direction. I didn’t want to undermine his leadership; it was already a mess."

Exploring New Horizons: Teams in Mind

Rodgers confirmed that he had meaningful discussions with notable coaches, including the Giants' Brian Daboll, whom he described as a "brilliant football mind," and the Vikings' Kevin O'Connell, a "buddy" he frequently chats with during the season. He even visited the Steelers, trying to keep things low-key.

Steelers: A Potential Match?

Regarding his time with the Steelers, Rodgers revealed he’s had multiple conversations with coach Mike Tomlin, calling him even more impressive than he had anticipated from a distance. The visit allowed him to gauge what life in Pittsburgh could be like.

No Pressure: Playing by His Own Rules

Rodgers maintains he feels no urgency to make a decision. "I've been clear with the Steelers that if they need to move on, that's fine. There hasn’t been a deadline. When I am ready to commit, it has to be 100%. It wouldn’t be fair to the Steelers or myself to rush it while I deal with personal matters. Those who need to know, know."