“What an odd thing to say”: Mina Kimes slams Aaron Rodgers’ bizarre “pregnant wife” remark while Steelers QB reveals his surprising plans for life after the NFL

Aaron Rodgers has already made it clear that the 2026 season will be his last NFL campaign. Yet it was not his retirement decision that caught Mina Kimes’ attention this week. Instead, the ESPN analyst focused on one unusual phrase Rodgers used while discussing what he wants from life once his football career ends.The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback spoke about starting a family with his wife, Brittani, during a SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio interview with Adam Schein. Rodgers’ choice of words quickly became the talking point, particularly because he referred to his future wife as his “pregnant wife.” Mina Kimes found Aaron Rodgers’ “pregnant wife” wording hard to ignoreRecently, Mina Kimes discussed Aaron Rodgers’ comments on “The Sports Gossip Show”. Her reaction was immediate.“I just don't know if I've ever heard anyone use those words in that way,” Kimes said during the show. “That was my reaction. You know the Bart Simpson [quote], ‘What an odd thing to say.’”She then explained why the wording stood out to her. “It was just a strange way of putting it, as opposed to, ‘I want to start a family,’” Kimes added.Rodgers made the original comment during his SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio interview with Adam Schein.“I’m hopefully going to be supporting my pregnant wife because we’re going to start a family and I am not going to be making a lot of appearances or statements,” Rodgers told Schein.There is an important distinction here. Rodgers did not announce that Brittani is currently pregnant. He was describing the family life he hopes to have once his playing career ends. He also said he wants to step away from the constant attention that has followed him throughout his NFL career.“And I’m looking forward to a life of quiet after 22 years in the pros and three in college and getting my body healed up and working on a family. That’s what I’m looking forward to,” Rodgers said during the same interview. Aaron Rodgers’ family plans go beyond one unusual commentAaron Rodgers’ comments fit with several things he has said about his life away from football in recent months.Also, the 42-year-old quarterback announced that the 2026 season would be his final NFL season. He also spoke openly about wanting to become a father and spending more time with his family once football is over. Rodgers has talked about enjoying his role as “Uncle Aaron” while spending time with his nieces and nephews, which has strengthened his desire to have children of his own.His wife Brittani has also played a major role in this new chapter. During a July 28 press conference, Rodgers revealed that he had considered making the previous season his last before the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy. He then spoke with Brittani before deciding to return for one more year.“I talked to the wife, and she said, ‘You can do one more year,’” Rodgers said at the Steelers press conference on July 28.Brittani has also helped Rodgers reconnect with his family after years of estrangement. During an August 1 appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football”, Rodgers credited her love and support for helping him become open to repairing those relationships.Aaron Rodgers may have attracted attention with one unusual phrase, but his bigger message was clear. Once his Steelers career ends, he wants football to take a back seat to family, recovery and a much quieter life.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.