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• Aaron Rodgers is a National Football League quarterback who plays for the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers became the Packers' starting quarterback following the trade of Brett Favre to the New York Jets prior to the start of the 2008 season.

  Rodgers suffered a sprain to his right shoulder on September 28, 2008, but continued as the Packers starter for the 2008 season. In December of 2008, Rodgers stated that he will have the shoulder examined after the season and may undergo surgery in the off-season.ESPN.com: Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers: Offseason Surgery Possible

• Fast Facts

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

• Football Career

  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.Packers.com: Aaron Rodgers

  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.Packers.com: Aaron Rodgers

  With the retirement of Brett Favre following the 2007 season, Rodgers is now the starting quarterback for the Packers beginning in 2008.Packers.com: Aaron Rodgers

  On October 31, 2008, Aaron Rodgers signed a contract extension with the Green Bay Packers, which keeps Rodgers with the team through the 2014 season. Rodgers took over for long-time quarterback Brett Favre.SI.com: Packers sign Rodgers to extension (October 31, 2008)

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