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Aaron Rodgers Claims He'll Disappear After His NFL Career

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 6:12 PM ET

With 2025 season likely being his last, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he's looking forward to no longer being in the spotlight once his NFL career is over.

Speaking with his good friend Pat McAfee on Tuesday, Rodgers claimed that he doesn't like being in the public eye and says he plans to disappear once it's all said and done.

"I don't want the attention — 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," the 41-year-old said.

"That's why it's so strange, what's going on right now in my private life, because I don't want to live a life in the public eye," Rodgers continued. "I'm not gonna be in the public eye. When this is done, I'm done. You won't see me, and I'm looking forward to that."

As nice as that sounds, one would think that someone who doesn't want attention wouldn't:

Hire a film crew to follow them around for a Netflix documentary
Appear on the most-listened to podcast in the world (3 times)
Host two weeks of "Jeopardy!" episodes
Consider running for vice president of the United States

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 10: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 10, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

But maybe he was just getting it all out of his system before he retreats back to the shadows.

While he still is in the public-eye though, Rodgers will give it one last ride with the Steelers under head coach Mike Tomlin. Where he'll also get the chance to play against the Jets, Packers and the team he still owns: the Chicago Bears.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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