Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, made a surprising return to The Pat McAfee Show just one day after the host announced that Rodgers would no longer appear for the rest of the NFL season. Rodgers had caused controversy with his comments implying a connection between Jimmy Kimmel and Jeffrey Epstein during his previous appearance.

Despite Pat McAfee's statement, Rodgers reappeared on the show to discuss Bill Belichick's departure from the New England Patriots after 24 years. McAfee introduced Rodgers as a four-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl champion, highlighting his significance as the last person Belichick spoke to on the field as Patriots' head coach.

During the show, Rodgers mentioned that he was unable to see McAfee on his video link due to being in the woods, where he had begun his offseason retreat. His appearance was shorter than usual, with the focus primarily on football rather than the controversial remarks made in the previous episode.

Last week, after Rodgers hinted at Kimmel's association with Epstein, the comedian responded by threatening legal action and demanding an apology. However, Rodgers did not apologize during his regular Tuesday slot, leading to McAfee's announcement the following day that he would no longer be a part of the show for the remainder of the NFL season.

The decision to remove Rodgers from the show was reportedly made by McAfee himself, who holds creative control and manages guest bookings. ESPN was said to support McAfee's call. The New York Post reported that Rodgers was initially scheduled to feature on the show until the Super Bowl, but the spat with Kimmel prompted McAfee to end their weekly segments earlier than planned.

In his comments, Rodgers referred to a 2015 civil defamation suit against Jeffrey Epstein, which included a list of alleged clients involved in illegal activities with underage girls. It is important to note that Kimmel was not named in the deposition and there are no credible allegations against him regarding Epstein.

Despite the controversy, Rodgers denied linking Kimmel to Epstein and suggested that mainstream media was attempting to cancel him. This dispute sparked intense public interest and led to his unexpected return to The Pat McAfee Show.

The appearance of Aaron Rodgers on the show provided fans with an opportunity to hear his thoughts on Bill Belichick's departure from the New England Patriots. While his return surprised many, it remains to be seen if Rodgers will make further appearances on the show in the future.