Aaron Rodgers ' NFL career is backed by family. The new Steelers quarterback, 41, opened up to The Athletic about his one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pittsburgh team, revealing that one of his new in-laws had a large influence on his decision after being released by the New York Jets in March.

A recent item from Christopher Barbre of SteelerNation.com raises red flags about Aaron Rodgers's performance in training camp. The concern is a familiar one for late-career Aaron Rodgers. Not enough balls down the field. Too many short passes and checkdowns.

Rodgers previously opened up about his "incredible" new wife, whose name is Brittani.