The brotherhood in Green Bay may not be as strong as it once seemed. In a jaw-dropping twist, former Packers running back Aaron Jones has seemingly turned on his former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers — and fans are stunned.
Jones, now with the Minnesota Vikings, didn’t hold back when asked about his time playing alongside the future Hall of Famer. While he praised Rodgers' talent, it was his comments about leadership, accountability, and “playing for the team, not just yourself” that raised eyebrows across the NFL world.
“I’ve learned what it means to be a true leader,” Jones reportedly said in a recent interview. “Someone who brings people together, not someone who divides the locker room. You can have all the talent in the world, but it means nothing if the guys around you don’t feel like they’re part of something bigger.”
While Jones didn’t mention Rodgers by name, the subtext was clear — and the timing, just as Rodgers faces scrutiny with the Jets, couldn’t be more pointed. The two shared a number of highlight-reel moments during their Green Bay days, but recent comments suggest that behind the scenes, things may have been rockier than fans ever realized.
Many insiders believe Jones’ fresh start in Minnesota has given him the freedom to speak candidly. And in doing so, he’s offered a glimpse into the culture clash that may have quietly lingered during Rodgers' final seasons with the Packers.
With both players now on different teams — and possibly on different wavelengths — one thing is certain: the Rodgers-Jones era is officially in the rearview mirror.
And based on Jones’ words, he doesn’t seem interested in looking back.