Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared a rare photo with his younger brother, Jordan, on Friday, Nov. 13, offering a public glimpse of their improving relationship.
Aaron visited Jordan at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh while Jordan was working as an ESPN college football analyst for the Pittsburgh–Florida State game. The brothers smiled with their arms around each other in a joint Instagram post.
“Really proud of how hard he’s worked to get to where he is now,” Aaron wrote, praising Jordan’s broadcasting career.
The moment was especially meaningful given the brothers’ history. Their relationship had been strained for years, and the family rift became public in 2016.
## Aaron Rodgers Reconnects With His Family
Aaron, now a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has spent much of 2026 rebuilding family relationships. In September, he confirmed that he had reconnected with Jordan after years apart.
On teammate Cameron Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast, Aaron said he first met with his parents in Chico, California. He later visited his older brother, Luke, before meeting with Jordan.
“There were tough conversations for sure, but I’m just in a much better headspace,” Aaron said. He credited his wife, Brittani, with helping him feel ready to repair those relationships.
Friday’s post marked a visible sign of progress. The four-time NFL MVP has rarely shared moments with Jordan publicly, making the photograph and message a notable show of support between the brothers.
## The Rodgers Family Rift Became Public During His Packers Career
The family tension drew national attention in 2016, when Jordan appeared on ABC’s “The Bachelorette.” During the show, Jordan said he and Aaron did not have much of a relationship. Their parents and older brother Luke also discussed the distance within the family.
At the time, Aaron was still in the middle of his Packers career. He spent 18 seasons in Green Bay, won four MVP awards and led the franchise to a Super Bowl championship before leaving the team in 2023. Throughout that period, his relationship with his family remained a subject of public scrutiny.
Signs of a reunion emerged this year. In July, Aaron shared photos with his parents and Luke. Jordan did not appear in those pictures, but Aaron later confirmed that the two brothers had spoken privately.
The relationship has since become more public. On Nov. 4, Jordan praised Aaron during an ESPN appearance, naming him as a quarterback he would trust in the AFC playoffs. Nine days later, Aaron returned the support with his message from Pittsburgh.
