Rodgers disputes former partner Patrick's claims of emotional abuse
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said his former girlfriend Danica Patrick was depressed during their relationship and denied allegations of emotional abuse, while Patrick previously described the breakup as abusive.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is entering what he describes as his final NFL season, addressed former girlfriend Danica Patrick’s accusations of emotional abuse during a conversation with teammate Cam Heyward. Rodgers said Patrick was "depressed and not fun to be around" after she retired and that the relationship lacked intimacy. He added that he stayed in the relationship to be a supportive partner and that it ended before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rodgers also rejected Patrick’s claim that he left a "trail of blood," stating that the breakup was not as she described. He recalled a discussion about purchasing a house together that did not materialize, leading to counseling and ultimately a separation when the pandemic began.
Patrick previously told a podcast host that she felt the relationship was emotionally abusive and that the breakup in 2020 was sudden and painful. Both parties offered differing accounts of the relationship’s end, with Rodgers emphasizing his perspective and Patrick highlighting her experience of emotional distress.