Aaron Rodgers' Legacy in Green Bay | Green Bay Packers News

Aaron Rodgers didn’t just wear number 12 for the Packers—he owned it, rewriting the legacy of one of football’s most iconic numbers. From Arnie Herber to Lynn Dickey, the 12 jersey has seen greatness, but Rodgers elevated it to mythic status. Drafted in 2005, he took over from Favre in 2008 and led Green Bay to a Super Bowl XLV win in 2011, earning four MVPs and setting franchise records for passing yards and touchdowns. With a career completion rate over 65% and an astonishingly low interception rate for his volume, Rodgers redefined quarterback excellence. Even the wild story of him losing his college number to a kicker’s contract demands? That’s just part of the legend. Traded to the Jets in 2023, his 18-year tenure ended an era—but his impact? Forever etched in Titletown. Number 12? Guaranteed to be retired. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/293e1d2913a6f2dc