Aaron Rodgers Unexpectedly Silent as ‘Baby Rodgers’ Arrival Announced by Brother Jordan & Wife

For a figure as scrutinized as Aaron Rodgers, every move is magnified, every word analyzed. In the world of an elite QB, the line between the personal and the professional blurs into nonexistence, especially when you’re a 41-year-old future HoFer trying to write one final, Lombardi-worthy chapter. With a new franchise after managing 3,897 yards, 28 TDs, and 11 INTs with the Jets last season. His leadership in the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ locker room has been a major storyline, with teammates noting how he connects with everyone. But as the old saying goes, you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.

The narrative surrounding Rodgers has always been one of intense focus and a singular drive for on-field perfection. His move to Pittsburgh was built on the premise of him being the final piece, the veteran presence to galvanize a talented roster. Teammates have praised his approach, with star cornerback Jalen Ramsey remarking how Rodgers is “one of the guys,” actively building the chemistry required for a deep playoff run. This carefully cultivated image of a leader building a new football family makes the silence surrounding his actual family all the more deafening.

While Rodgers was busy trying to recruit receivers and settle into his new role as the Steelers’ QB1, his estranged younger brother, Jordan Rodgers, and his wife, Bachelorette alum JoJo Fletcher, made a life-changing announcement. On Thursday, the couple took to Instagram to share that they are expecting their first child. “We love you so much already, our sweet rainbow baby,” the pair wrote in a joint post. “Baby Rodgers coming January 2026.” The heartfelt video, showing the couple on a beach celebrating the news, quickly went viral, drawing congratulations from across the entertainment and sports worlds.

The announcement was layered with emotion. Jordan penned a touching tribute to his wife in the comments, celebrating her strength through their difficult fertility journey. “Love you so much @joelle_fletcher, you have been such a rockstar through the ups and downs of this journey,” he wrote. “Your strength, resilience and positive attitude are an inspiration.” As the well-wishes poured in from friends, fans, and family, one person’s response was conspicuously absent. As of this report, Aaron Rodgers has offered no public comment, congratulations, or social media acknowledgment of his brother becoming a father and the impending arrival of his nephew.

According to Daily Mail, neither Jordan nor JoJo attended Aaron’s private wedding with Brittani — and they allegedly weren’t even aware of the details. “Jordan and JoJo didn’t go to the wedding and don’t even know anything really about Brittani,” a source told the outlet, adding that what little they’d heard came secondhand from Aaron’s parents. The insider also claimed the couple is “still angry that Aaron didn’t go to their wedding,” a sore point that continues to weigh on the brothers’ fractured relationship.

That strain has lingered for years. Jordan made it clear during The Bachelorette in 2016 that the Rodgers brothers’ rift was far from a secret. “At every step of my life, I was kind of disappointed. No matter what I did, it was never good enough because I was being compared to someone who did it the best,” he told JoJo Fletcher on the show. “Football didn’t define me and not having a great relationship with my brother Aaron didn’t define me.”

Aaron, meanwhile, admitted in Aaron Rodgers: Enigma last year that the distance went back to high school and deepened through college and post-college years. “It wasn’t like I was super duper close with everybody in the family. I was close with my little brother,” he explained, before acknowledging how time and unresolved issues created the divide. A-Rod added, “But in actuality, it goes back to stuff from high school that kind of made me feel distant. Stuff in college, stuff post-college.” 

Aaron Rodgers gains teammates while his brother celebrates a major milestone

The silence serves as a stark reminder of the long-documented schism in the Rodgers family, a storyline that has followed the quarterback for nearly a decade. While he works to build new bonds in Pittsburgh, his influence has already been tested. Rodgers recently failed to recruit veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a former Green Bay teammate, who opted to sign with the San Francisco 49ers‘ practice squad instead. “Obviously, I have a great relationship with Aaron Rodgers over there,” Valdes-Scantling said. “And he wanted me back over there… I had to weigh my options and see which one… was going to be better for my career at this point.”

That setback stands in stark contrast to the glowing reviews from his new teammates. Rodgers’ ability to connect within the building, despite a recent warning, remains a key asset for the Steelers. “He’s kind of one of the guys, and at times you wouldn’t expect that from a quarterback,” Ramsey said. “They can kind of be locked into their own zone, but he does make sure that he’s connected with all the guys.” This praise paints a picture of a focused leader, fully invested in his team and his mission.

Yet, the public nature of Jordan and JoJo’s announcement puts the family’s fractured dynamic back under an uncomfortable spotlight. For all the connections Rodgers is forging in the Steelers’ locker room after he revealed why he joined them and for all the focus he pours into winning another ring, the arrival of a new generation of his family is a milestone that, publicly, is passing without a word. It leaves fans and observers to wonder: as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game writes his final chapters, what parts of his story will remain forever unwritten?