Aaron Rodgers says people close to him have been dealing with cancer amid delay of NFL return

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As star quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains an unsigned free agent this offseason, the 41-year-old veteran says that his personal life has been impacted by tragedy to those close to him. 

During an interview with Joe Rogan on Wednesday, Rodgers said that there are many people close to him who are currently dealing with cancer. 

"I've been in the weeds with these people who are close to me that have cancer," Rodgers told Rogan. 

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #8, gestures during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The quarterback previously hinted at issues in his personal life during an interview on the "Pat McAfee Show" back in April, as a reason why he had not signed with a team. 

"I have a couple people in my inner, inner circle who are battling some difficult stuff," Rodgers said. "So, I have a lot of things that are taking my attention and have since the beginning of January away from football. That's where I have been focusing most of my attention on."

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #8, speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Multiple reports have linked Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who currently have a quarterback opening after losing Russell Wilson and