Aaron Rodgers, the former quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, is one of the most divisive players in sports history. Even though he is without a doubt among the greatest players to have ever played in the NFL, his recent extracurricular actions off the field have garnered more attention from talk show hosts during the day than his play has. Naturally, since rupturing his Achilles tendon in the first week of the 2023 regular season, he hasn’t played a football game in almost a year; nonetheless, he has made a concerted effort to ensure that he remains relevant.

Despite being unable to play in 2023, Rodgers maintained his regular appearances on the Pat McAfee Show, a habit he had developed during his final seasons with the Packers. In the absence of on-field action, Rodgers often shifted his discussions towards political topics and conspiracy theories.

Many may recall that during one of his final appearances, Rodgers implied that comedian Jimmy Kimmel was on the notorious Epstein List. Rodgers, McAfee, and ESPN were all heavily criticized for this accusation. The future Hall of Fame quarterback had a number of odd and weird interviews this year, this one being the first.

Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Praised Vladimir Putin Among Other Strange Comments

 

It has been a particularly intriguing offseason for followers of Rodgers and his activities away from football. Earlier this year, there were reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential candidate, was considering Rodgers as a potential running mate.

In addition, Rodgers made headlines by appearing on a podcast hosted by controversial former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson. During the interview, Rodgers expressed admiration for Vladimir Putin, describing him as a fascinating and respectable figure. Rodgers contrasted this with his wish for President Joe Biden to speak about American history with the same clarity and passion that Putin displays about Russia’s history (although many of Putin’s historical claims have been debunked by historians).

Amidst these developments, what stands out as frustrating to many observers is Rodgers’ earlier insistence that the New York Jets should focus solely on football, emphasizing the importance of avoiding distractions.

Regretfully, it seems that he is not doing what his own advise suggests, and the reason he seems unwilling to follow it is the cause for his recent absence from mandatory minicamp.

Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers May Be on an Ayahuasca Retreat

 

In a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, NFL insider Albert Breer discussed Rodgers’ whereabouts with intriguing speculation:

“The best I can tell you right now is that he’s in a place where the team couldn’t endorse it and still maintain credibility with the rest of the locker room. However, it’s not something totally unexpected for him either. So, you can let your imagination wander, as he’s known to explore different possibilities.”

Breer’s comments, while not directly suggesting Rodgers is on an ayahuasca retreat, echoed Rodgers’ own references to his retreat experiences on shows like Pat McAfee’s.

While Rodgers has the freedom to pursue personal trips, there’s concern that these actions might prioritize his interests over team commitments once again.