Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers plans to disappear post-retirement: 'I won't be in the public'
On Tuesday's episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers was candid about his life after football — and made it clear he's done with the spotlight:
"I don't want the attention," Rodgers said. "I know that's a narrative out there. When this is all done — it's Keyser Söze. You won't see me. I won't be in the public. I don't want to live a public life. That's why it's so strange what's going on right now with my private life, because I don't want to live a life in the public eye. I'm not going to be in the public eye. When this is done, I'm done. And you won't see me, and I'm looking forward to that."
Rodgers would clarify that, for the time being, his sole focus is giving the Pittsburgh Steelers everything he has left — although he all but confirmed 2025 as his final season.
Whether you love him or hate him, Rodgers is surely a first-ballot Hall of Famer — as the Super Bowl champion, four-time MVP, and five-time All-Pro QB has done everything there is to do in the NFL.
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