aaron rodgers Breaking his silence about one of the most complicated relationships of his life. In a recent podcast, the NFL star offered his version of their breakup Shailene Woodley This is a far cry from what has been circulating publicly for years. According to her, he told her that she needed to do something before marriage – sleep with another man.
© GettyNFL star opens up about his relationship history with teammates Cam Hayward’s The “Not Just Football” podcast reflects on everything related to their separation danica patrick About her engagement to Woodley and the explosive claim that would have been perfect for the storyline the Secret Life of the American Teenager.
In the episode released Wednesday, Rodgers claimed that after he proposed to Woodley in December 2021, “but just a few days later he told me… I have to fuck this guy before we get married.”
Rodgers invoked the narrative that he says destroyed Woodley. He said, “Her story is that I ruined her life and sent her into a crazy depression because I left her. But the reality is that she told me she had taken the ring off by March.”
According to Rodgers, they tried to reconcile “a few times”. “He literally told me, ‘I don’t want to be with you,'” she said, explaining what they say happened after they tried to reconnect in 2021.
The comments add a new layer to the breakup that both Rodgers and Woodley wanted to keep from the public.
The pair were first linked in 2020, and as of February 2021, Rodgers revealed that he was engaged, but did not reveal to whom. Woodley later publicly confirmed the relationship, and they remained relatively private.
former couple’s downfall
© The Image Direct/The Grosby GroupTheir first split occurred in February 2022, almost a year after their engagement. At the time, the breakup was said to be a result of their differences, challenging careers and “obstacles”.
A source told People that the two were “very different people with busy careers” and that they “faced obstacles that they couldn’t overcome.” The insider said there was “no bad blood and no drama” and they remain friendly.
There were also reports that the pair had agreed to disagree about politics, although sources specifically indicated that their political differences were not to blame for the breakup.
But then they were seen together again over the next few weeks, including with her teammate David Bakhtiari’s Wedding in Santa Barbara in March 2022. At the time, their reunion led to speculation that they had decided to give the relationship another chance.
© Grosby GroupThen, Rodgers shared an emotional Instagram post that showed Woodley with a collection of things he was grateful for. He thanked her for “always supporting me”, her kindness and showing him “what unconditional love looks like”, adding, “I love you and am grateful for you.”
There were reports that they will be separating forever in the next month, April 2022. An E! The insider said at the time she tried to give it another chance, “but she quickly saw that everything was on her terms and nothing was going to change.”
He has since moved on, and is marrying a woman he met years ago britain In 2025.