Aaron Rodgers appears in new photos from 'special' family reunion after years of estrangement


The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback was estranged from his family, including brother Jordan Rodgers, for at least one decade before reuniting earlier this year


Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.© Getty Images
Beatriz Colon
Beatriz ColonNew York WriterNew York
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Aaron Rodgers is continuing to bond with his previously estranged family.

During one of the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback's recent games, he had his parents as well as his brother Luke Rodgers cheering him on from the stands.

The "special" outing comes months after the Rodgers family publicly reunited following years of estrangement, for which the football star credits his wife Brittani.

Photo shared by Aaron Rodgers brother Luke Rodgers from a recent family reunion at a Pittsburgh Steelers game, October 2026© Instagram
Aaron's brother Luke shared the heartwarming family photos

Luke took to Instagram on Sunday, October 18, and shared a photo of the family from the previous weekend as they attended a game against the Cleveland Browns.

In the first photo, Aaron is seen in his uniform, posing on the sidelines with his parents, brother, his sister-in-law, and his nieces and nephews.

Subsequent photos see the little kids enjoying the game from a stadium suite, as well as Aaron later doting on them back at home.

Photo shared by Aaron Rodgers brother Luke Rodgers from a recent family reunion at a Pittsburgh Steelers game, October 2026© Instagram
Aaron doted on his niece and nephew during the game

"Last weekend was pretty special," Luke, who shares three kids with his wife Aimee Rodgers, wrote in his caption.

Fans were then quick to take to the comments section under the post and gush over it — and the family reunion — with one writing: "So happy for you and your family as a whole, man. I know it wasn't always like this. Amazing to see. God bless" as others followed suit with: "Regardless of football, podcasts, and politics, this is a very healing photo," and: "As a Packer fan, I had been hoping for this for a long time. So happy for all of you," as well as: "This makes my heart so happy."

Aaron and Luke's younger brother Jordan Rodgers did not appear to be present neither at the latest family reunion nor the previous one earlier this year; he predominantly lives in Dorado, Puerto Rico with his wife Joelle Fletcher, who he met on The Bachelorette, and with whom he shares daughter Romy, who was born December 2025.

Photo shared by Aaron Rodgers brother Luke Rodgers from a recent family reunion at a Pittsburgh Steelers game, October 2026© Instagram
Luke shared a glimpse into the family's bonding time

Aaron publicly confirmed his reunion with his family in July after a lengthy estrangement, posting a series of family photos for the first time in several years. "Another bonding week. #fam," he wrote.

photo of aaron rodgers in steelers jersey© Getty Images
The QB in January

During a September appearance on the Not Just Football podcast with his Steelers teammate Cam Heyward, Aaron revealed that he had reconnected with his family, including Jordan.

"A year ago, even two years ago, five years ago for sure, I would have said, 'Nah, I'm never going to reconcile,'" he said, before crediting his uber-private wife Brittani for opening him up to the idea. "My wife deserves a lot of the credit for that just to be able to get to that point to think about having the conversations, she was a big part of that."

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