Has Aaron Rodgers' friend confirmed his engagement? Here’s what AJ Hawk said about NFL star's ring

Aaron Rodgers' appearance at the 2025 Barnstable Brown Gala, which was this past Friday, had sparked wild speculations due to a ring that the NFL star was spotted wearing on his left finger. A close friend of his has admitted that even he was perplexed at the sight. AJ Hawk, who is also among Rodgers's former Green Bay Packers teammates, was present besides the quarterback at the star-studded event.

Aaron Rodgers ring buzz: Here's what his friend said

Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday (May 6), Hawks said he lacks any update on "this situation". Hawk further claimed that he did not "press" his buddy "enough" on the matter.

Aaron Rodgers engagement rumors

According to PEOPLE, McAfee also asked his guest if the high-profile event was intended by Rodgers to serve as a "wedding party", given that it also had several ex-Green Bay Packers such as Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, and Jimmy Graham in attendance.


Hawk responded to the question saying that the gathering was "not a wedding party" as far as they knew. Rodgers is highly "private and mysterious" about some aspects of his personal life, the former NFL player said for his friend. Hawk, who is uncertain about his friend's marital status, told McAfee that the quarterback "seems very happy" and is in a good shape both mentally and physically nowadays, as per PEOPLE.

Pat McAfee jokes about Aaron Rodgers's ring snaps

McAfee joked that Rodgers deliberately posed with his left hand over his right hand to show off his ring at the gala, the New York Post noted. Rodgers appeared on The Pat McAfee Show in April this year. During his appearance, the 41-year-old had said he was directing his focus towards his personal life while keeping his career prospects open-ended at the same time.

He had highlighted that retirement from the sport "could still be" a possible option for him. Rodgers had publicly disclosed his romantic relationship with a woman named Brittani in December last year. He was earlier engaged to actress Shailene Woodley. The celebrity couple's relationship ran its course in 2022.

FAQs:

Who is AJ Hawk?
AJ Hawk is a former NFL player. He is a friend of Aaron Rodgers. The duo have played together for the Green Bay Packers.

When was the 2025 Barnstable Brown Gala held?
The high-profile gala was held on May 2 this year.