Guide Note

Aaron Rodgers is a National Football League quarterback who plays for the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers will be the Packers' starting quarterback following the trade of Brett Favre to the New York Jets.

August 7, 2008: The Packers have traded Brett Favre to the New York Jets. Consequently, the starting quarterback position has been handed to Aaron Rodgers, who backed up the legendary quarterback for three seasons. Favre was traded for a conditional draft pick.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Aaron Charles Rodgers
2. Born: December 2, 1983
3. Birthplace: Chico, California
4. Height: 6'2"
5. Weight: 223 lb
6. College: University of California, Berkeley
7. NFL Draft: 24th overall in 2005 (Green Bay Packers)

Aaron Rogers was drafted by the Packers in 2005 to be the eventual successor to Brett Favre. The Packers went 4-12 during the 2005 season with Rodgers spending most of his time on the bench. Favre decided to return in 2006, leaving Rodgers to resume his backup role. Rodgers again saw very little playing time and suffered a broken ankle against the New England Patriots on November 19, forcing him to miss the rest of the season.

Favre again returned for the 2007 season as the starting quarterback. Rogers continued to play backup, throwing his first touchdown pass in a game against the Dallas Cowboys.

With the retirement of Brett Favre following the 2007 season, Rodgers is set to be the starting quarterback for the Packers beginning in 2008.