After years behind Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love opens up about their dynamic and why his path as the Packers’ quarterback will be his own.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Even Jordan Love’s Mom Teased Him About Filling Aaron Rodgers’s Shoes on Packers. After spending the majority of his first three NFL seasons waiting in the wings behind Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love finally became the Packers' starting quarterback in 2023.

From the tragedy that befell his family to working with Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love’s essay in the Players’ Tribune is a must-read.