Aaron Rodgers explained his reasons for signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers instead of retiring. During an interview with Pat McAfee, the quarterback reiterated that itâs all about his love for the game, as he has nothing left to prove to anyone.
âI didnât need this. I didnât need it at all. I donât feel the need to prove anything to anybody. I donât have any chip on my shoulder that I need to hold on to. I donât want the attention. I know thatâs a narrative out there. When this is all done, you wonât see me. I wonât be in the public.â
The veteran acknowledged that he wants to say goodbye while enjoying football, and what better environment to do that than alongside Mike Tomlin and a historic franchise like the Steelers. If that brings an opportunity to compete for the Super Bowl, Aaron isnât chasing it to silence his critics. Itâs simply about being happy on the field.
Is Aaron Rodgers retiring?
Aaron Rodgers hasnât retired from football yet, but in that conversation with McAfee, he admitted that this will be his final year as a professional. For that reason, he warned that people wonât see him on television or social media when his career is over, as he doesnât want to be in the spotlight.
âI donât want to live a public life. Thatâs why itâs son strange whatâs going on right now with my private life because I donât want to live a life in the public eye. When this is done, Iâm done.â
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