Aaron Rodgers' Family Reunion Not as Harmonious as Publicly Portrayed, Source Claims
A new report suggests the NFL star's reconciliation with his brother Jordan and sister-in-law JoJo Fletcher is more strained than he has indicated.
Despite public statements suggesting a mended relationship, Aaron Rodgers' reconciliation with his family, particularly his brother Jordan Rodgers, may not be as seamless as portrayed. A source close to the situation told Page Six that while Jordan Rodgers and his fiancée, JoJo Fletcher, are cordial with the NFL quarterback, "It seems like Aaron has led the public to believe things are better than they actually are with Jordan."
In a recent appearance on the "Not Just Football" podcast, Aaron Rodgers discussed overcoming a decade-long rift with his family, mentioning separate conversations with his parents and each of his brothers. He stated he was in a "much better headspace" following these discussions and credited his wife, Brittani, for facilitating the reconciliation.
However, the source indicated that Jordan and Fletcher "don't seem to know much" about Rodgers' wife, whose identity remains a closely guarded secret. The topic of Jordan's family is described as "still seems like a very sensitive topic for Jordan."
The estrangement between Aaron and his family gained public attention in 2016 when Jordan Rodgers competed on ABC's "The Bachelorette." During his time on the show, Jordan shared that his relationship with Aaron was distant, stating, "It's just kind of the way he's chosen to do life, and I've chosen to stay close with my family and my parents and [older brother] Luke."
Recently, Luke Rodgers shared photos on Instagram showing their parents visiting Aaron at a Pittsburgh Steelers game. Notably absent from these family gatherings were Jordan, Fletcher, and their daughter, Romy. A source explained that Jordan and Fletcher's primary residence in Puerto Rico limits their ability to attend all events. "JoJo and Jordan’s location has a lot to do with not seeing the family as much," the source said, adding that they are "extremely close" to Jordan's parents and are content with their life on the island. The source also pointed out Jordan's demanding work schedule as a factor, stating, "Jordan is really busy with work, so even if everything between him and his family was good, it isn’t odd he isn’t at games supporting Aaron all of the time."