Former Green Bay Packers and current New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has not had the season he had hoped for on the football field.
And those closest to him are indicating that Rodgers is already planning his career once he finally walks away from the game.
But unlike other former stars, Rodgers has no intention of joining the TV booth. He instead wants to pursue a career in politics.
According to sources cited in a Daily Mail report, Rodgers is considering a career in politics after retiring.
“After his playing career ends, he will be asked to be a TV analyst and commentator but that isn’t something Aaron is very interested in doing,” a source told DailyMail.com.
“He is interested in playing a few more years in the NFL, with the Jets, but if that doesn’t work out, he would consider going elsewhere for one more chance at a Super Bowl,” the report stated.
The source continued, “But his post-playing days intentions are political. If it made sense, he would run for President or at least consider being a running mate in the way that RFK Jr. wanted him to be this year. Once he is retired, he would have no problem attempting to try his hand for political office.
“It is a very big realm of possibility for something that Aaron would like to try his hand at. It just makes sense to him and is something that interests him. 2028 is far away, but Aaron will be retired by then, and to start a career in politics is right up his alley and something he will take seriously.”
Rodgers has a personal connection and friendship with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who is set to become the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.
RFK Jr., had reportedly toyed with Rodgers on his shortlist for a running-mate.
He eventually chose tech entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan as his vice president pick before he ultimately pulled out of the election race as an independent candidate.
But back in May, Rodgers suggested it had been his decision to turn Kennedy down as he wasn’t yet willing to retire.
It may seem out of the ordinary, but if history is any indicator, there is a path for Rodgers to legitimately pursue a career in politics.
Ronald Reagan once played defensive end for the Bears and ended up becoming president.
Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent made it to the House of Representatives.
And Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville once played for Miami Dolphins, and coached at the collegiate level.