Aaron Rodgers suggests he heeded advice of mystery wife's sister-in-law before signing with Steelers

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has kept his personal life very close to the chest and criticized anyone who has tried to pry into it over the last few months.

Rodgers has said he is married to a woman who is a very private person and has attempted to keep a barrier between what goes on behind closed doors and everyone trying to take a peek.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, in Latrobe, Pa., Thursday, July 24, 2025.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

However, The Athletic reported on Friday that Rodgers had taken advice from his sister-in-law about whether to sign with the Steelers.

"I was taking orders from my (new) sister-in-law, Mia," he told the outlet. "She’s 20 and she’s the brains of the family; you just have to ask her.

No — but that is partially serious for sure," he continued. "Every team that I talked to, I said, ‘Listen, if I play, I’m not going to take a ton of money. I’ve made a ton of money. I don’t need the money.’"

The four-time MVP is married to a woman named Brittani, but not much else is known about her. Rodgers hasn’t been keen on divulging information.

He vented about the "sick society" of the paparazzi trying to get a glimpse of her, in an interview on "The Pat McAfee Show" back in June.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pulls on his helmet during NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Thursday, July 24,