Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears to reconcile with members of his family after years of estrangement. Multiple outlets report that Rodgers shared photos on Instagram showing time spent with his parents, Ed and Darla Rodgers, and with his older brother, Luke. The posts suggest a renewed relationship after a rift that had been publicly known for years.

While the reports focus on the social media photos, they also note that Rodgers has discussed or been involved in bonding with his family during recent weeks or a “bonding week.” Several outlets describe the estrangement as lasting nearly a decade. One source also states that the family separation became public around 2016, involving disagreements and tensions that developed over time; however, other coverage concentrates primarily on the recent reunion itself.

The timing of the posts is also mentioned in several accounts, with Rodgers preparing for what he has described as his final NFL season. Across sources, the common element is that Rodgers’ Instagram images depict positive family contact after a long period of distance.