"There was a lot of adrenaline": When Aaron Rodgers once refused to take painkillers after his knee injury

In 2018, quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a knee injury while playing against the divisional rival, Chicago Bears. Despite the injury, he stayed in the game and led the Green Bay Packers to a win.

Afterward, Rodgers spoke to then-NBC sideline reporter Michele Tafoya and appeared to be giddy. Fans flocked to social media and speculated that Rodgers may have taken painkillers to get through the game. A few days later, he debunked that theory while speaking with reporters. He said that he doesn't believe in taking painkillers and that adrenaline was the reason for his happy attitude.

"Aaron Rodgers called his injury a “sprained knee.” He said he didn’t take any pain medications on Sunday night because he doesn’t like them. “There was a lot of adrenaline,” he said, “and (it’s) pretty sore the last three days.” He said he feels “a little better every day.” He said he did not practice at all today and stayed at the stadium for treatment," ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported.

The then-Green Bay Packers QB then said that his knee was still sore and that he wasn't taking any medication for it but, rather just doing some physical therapy treatment.

Aaron Rodgers' new documentary features Achilles injury and rehab

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has faced criticism for his lifestyle choices. Rodgers has made headlines when he detailed his experiences smoking Ayahuasca or darkness retreats. NFL fans will now have the opportunity to get a glimpse into Rodgers' life with a new Netflix documentary.

The new documentary, "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma" will premiere on Dec. 17 on the streaming service. In the trailer for the documentary, the New York Jets quarterback can be seen undergoing alternate health treatments as well as discussing his controversial ideologies and conspiracy theories.

Rodgers' controversial theories hit an all-time high during the COVID-19 pandemic when he refused to follow protocols and expressed his feelings against being vaccinated for the virus.

Former Presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also appears in the documentary. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback said at one time that he considered being Kennedy's running mate on an Independent Party ticket.