NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is ready to share his side of the story in the upcoming Netflix docuseries, Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, which promises an unfiltered look at the polarizing sports figure. The trailer for the three-part series, released Tuesday, reveals a deeply personal exploration of Rodgers’ life, from his Achilles injury recovery to the fallout from his controversial views.
“It Was Heartbreaking”: Rodgers on Lost Relationships
In the trailer, Rodgers, 41, candidly reflects on the personal toll his outspoken beliefs have taken. “Losing friendships, family—it was heartbreaking,” the New York Jets quarterback admits. Clips of his on-field outbursts and commentary labeling him an “anti-vaxxer” underscore the strain on his public and personal life.
The series appears to delve into the estrangement from his family, a subject long speculated about in the media. His father, Ed Rodgers, previously suggested their fallout began during Rodgers’ relationship with actress Olivia Munn in 2014. His brother, Jordan Rodgers, also publicly criticized him for failing to check in on the family during the devastating California wildfires that same year.
From COVID-19 Controversies to Conspiracy Theories
Rodgers’ skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccine earned him widespread backlash during the pandemic. Labeled an “anti-vaxxer” after questioning vaccine safety and skipping the jab himself, Rodgers defended his stance on the Pat McAfee Show:
“I believe strongly in bodily autonomy and the ability to make choices for your body. Not to have to acquiesce to some woke culture or crazed group of individuals who say you have to do something.”
Rodgers also refused to wear a mask and was fined by the NFL for violating COVID-19 safety protocols.
Beyond the pandemic, the quarterback has courted controversy with his views on conspiracy theories, including questioning the official accounts of 9/11 and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Former Packers teammate DeShone Kizer recalled Rodgers asking him whether he believed the 9/11 attacks were real during their first conversation.
“Trying to Beat Back Father Time”
The series doesn’t shy away from Rodgers’ career challenges, including his devastating Achilles injury in September 2023 that sidelined him for most of the season. The trailer juxtaposes his physical battle with his inner struggles, as Rodgers describes himself as “an extrovert and an introverted lover of silence.”
The Man Behind the Headlines
Featuring commentary from figures like Stephen A. Smith, who states, “Aaron Rodgers ain’t for everybody,” Enigma promises to shed light on the quarterback’s complexities, offering insight into a man who has been both celebrated and criticized for his uncompromising individuality.
The docuseries hits Netflix on December 17, giving viewers an intimate look at Rodgers’ journey to rebuild his career and navigate a world that often seems at odds with his views.
Will Enigma deepen Rodgers’ legacy as one of football’s most intriguing figures—or further polarize his already divided audience? One thing is certain: Aaron Rodgers remains as enigmatic as ever.