Edward Wesley Rodgers is mostly known as the father of Aaron Rodgers. In this article, we will share everything that we know about him.
Background
Edward Wesley Rodgers was born in Texas, United States. However, details of his birth are unknown to the public. He got married to Darla Leigh Pittman Rodgers and together they have two children; Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Rodgers.
Education and Career
From 1973 through 1976 Edward Rodgers was an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats. He graduated college and opened his own practice in Chico, California, where Aaron and his brothers were raised.
Personal Life
Not much is known about his private life. However, reports have surfaced about a strained relationship between him and his son, Aaron, in recent years.
His Son, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers, the veteran quarterback with the laser arm and championship pedigree, has entertained NFL fans for nearly two decades. But his journey began far from Sunday Night Football.
Rodgers was raised sports-oriented in Chico, California, in 1983. His father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played college football and his mother, Darla Leigh Pittman Rodgers, was a teacher. This athletic background encouraged young Aaron to compete. He played football and basketball in high school and had a state championship team in basketball. His true love was football, despite his basketball skills.
Collegiate scouts saw Rodgers’ high school performance. He played for the University of California, Berkeley, under Jeff Tedford. He wasn’t a starter in college but Rodgers showed flashes of brilliance with his arm talent and football IQ.
In the 2005 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers took a risk and selected Rodgers 24th overall. With future Hall of Famer Brett Favre locked in as the starting quarterback, some wondered why. Rodgers spent his first three years behind Favre learning how to play.
In 2008 the torch was passed. The starting role was handed to Rodgers who impressed immediately. He helped the Packers win the NFC Championship over the New York Giants. The ultimate prize was still missing – the Super Bowl.
The wait would be brief. Rodgers also had a dominant 2010 season capped by a Super Bowl XLV victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Super Bowl MVP made him one of the league’s elite quarterbacks.
The next decade saw Rodgers continue to win awards. It was his third consecutive NFL MVP award (2011, 2014, 2020), and only the fourth such quarterback in history. His pinpoint accuracy and his mobility allowed him to extend plays against opposing defenses.
Rather unexpectedly, Rodgers left the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 offseason. A public rift with the organization led to his being traded to the New York Jets. Rodgers has made positive signs in his return despite a season-ending Achilles injury in his debut year, and hopes to revive his career and lead the Jets to their first playoff appearance in more than a decade.
Rodgers life does not revolve only around the gridiron. His charitable work includes supporting charities for children’s health and education. He also has a private life too, having been linked to actress Olivia Munn and social media personality Mallory Edens before.
Aaron Rodgers currently has a net worth of around USD 200 million.
