Aaron Rodgers defiantly says secret wife Brittani does exist in on-air rant

While Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers prepares for his first year in the NFL as a married man, he's also getting ready for what's likely his final season in the league.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure this is it. That's why we just did a one-year deal," he told ESPN's Pat McAfee on Tuesday, June 24. "This is really about finishing with a lotta love, fun and peace for the career that I've had."

While the 41-year-old happily discussed ending his career with "one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL," he got visibly heated asked about his mysterious wife, Brittani.

Rodgers has still never been seen with Brittani amid reports questioning if the marriage legally took place.

Jun 10, 2025; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during minicamp at their South Side facility. | Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Rodgers went on a rant defending his new bride. "I had a public relationship, how did that work out?" he said. The Super Bowl champ was previously engaged to actress Shailene Woodley, but they broke up before tying the knot. He was also in high profile relationships with Danica Patrick and Olivia Munn.

Meanwhile in Hawaii, @AaronRodgers12 is having a great time with fiancé Shailene Woodley and actor Miles Teller. pic.twitter.com/xd9T3d1KDb
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 26, 2021

"Now, I'm with somebody who's private, who doesn't want to be in the public eye, didn't sign up to be a celebrity, doesn't want to be a part of it." Rodgers said.

"And because I do things in private, because I want my personal life to be private... now I'm weird. Now the paparazzi is stalking me... trying to get a picture of her."

For fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Brittani at Acrisure Stadium this season, Rodgers didn't fully slam the door. "If and when she wants to be out and there’s a picture, she’ll choose that," he said.

But this is it for him and being in the public eye. "When this is all done, I’m out. You won’t see me. And I know that I’ve chosen to be in the public eye for one more season, but my private life is staying private."

We certainly know we are a part of the problem…@AaronRodgers12 sounds off on living life in the public eye #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/qCkAzk36JX
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 24, 2025

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