Veteran Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has been estranged from his family for more than a decade, shared photos with his parents on social media.
Rodgers posted a photo collection headlined by individual pictures with his mother and father. The post also included shots with his older brother, Luke Rodgers.
The relationship between the quarterback and the rest of his family has been strained for many years. It was a frequent topic of conversation while Jordan Rodgers, Aaron’s younger brother, was on the reality show The Bachelorette. Rodgers also discussed the separation from his family in his documentary, Enigma. It appears the sides have made amends, at least for the time being.
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Reunites With Estranged Family Members
The caption of the family photos, “Another bonding week,” is a reference to Rodgers’ recent offseason trip with several teammates. Wide receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., along with backup quarterback Mason Rudolph, were among the players to accompany Rodgers on the excursion.
Aaron’s father, Ed, told the New York Times back in 2017 that the quarterback hadn’t spoken to the family since 2014. “Fame can change things,” the patriarch told the Times. Rodgers won his second MVP award that year. He racked up 4,381 passing yards and 38 touchdowns while leading the Green Bay Packers to the NFC North title. Rodgers beat out Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt to secure the award.
The rift between Rodgers and his family is often attributed to actress Olivia Munn, who began dating the quarterback in 2014. Munn has refuted this claim. The actress mentioned on the show Andy Cohen Live in 2018 that Rodgers had already shut off his family before the pair started dating. “I was friendly with Jordan, and I met the parents only a couple of times,” Munn told Cohen, as relayed by People. “Before he and I started dating, he hadn’t spoken to the parents and one brother for like eight months.” Munn added that she encouraged Rodgers to resolve the conflict, but was unsuccessful in the long run. Her relationship with Rodgers ended in 2017.
Rodgers Entering Final NFL Season
GettyPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 12: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field after losing to the Houston Texans in an NFL wild card playoff game at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Rodgers returned to the Steelers this offseason on a one-year, $22.5 million contract. He’s getting $22 million in guaranteed money, plus a $500,000 signing bonus. The 43-year-old told ESPN back in May that the 2026-27 campaign would be his last season. This will be the 22nd year of his storied career, which has mostly been spent with the Packers.
Pittsburgh won the AFC North in Rodgers’ first season at the helm. The team jumped out to a 4-1 start, but played .500 ball for the rest of the season. A 10-7 record was enough to take the division crown, which meant reaching the playoffs for the third consecutive year. The Houston Texans easily dispatched the Steelers in the first round by a score of 30-6. Rodgers finished 17-of-33 for 146 yards and an interception in the playoff defeat.
Aaron Rodgers Reunites With Estranged Parents in Touching Photos