NASCAR: Danica Patrick confirms she is dating Aaron Rodgers

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 20: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Code 3 Associates Ford, walks to her car on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 20, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 20: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Code 3 Associates Ford, walks to her car on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 20, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Danica Patrick has confirmed that she is dating NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers.

Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Danica Patrick has confirmed the news that she is dating Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers. This story has been a rumor for much of 2018.

This story was first reported about two weeks ago on sports gossip blog Terez Owens. According to the blog, an eyewitness saw the two athletes at a restaurant after Christmas.

Here was the eyewitness account of what went down at that time.

"“Danica [Patrick] and Aaron [Rodgers] were all over each other, kissing and couldn’t seem to keep their hands off each other.”"

Just days later, Patrick, 35, was asked by a reporter from theblast.com about whether or not the rumor of her and Rodgers dating was true.

Here is what the reporter asked.

"“Let me ask you this: any truth to the Aaron Rodgers stuff — the dating rumors?”"

Patrick, a fan of Packers rival Chicago Bears, did not answer the reporter, but she smiled at him. Now, however, she has confirmed that these rumors are true, according to ESPN.

"“Yes, Aaron [Rodgers] and I are dating. I told him a long time ago I’d always root for him as a player. Now I am probably going to cheer for the whole team. Take out the word ‘probably.’ Now I’m going to cheer for the whole team.”"

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Patrick announced her retirement from the Cup Series and all racing this past November after five seasons driving full-time in the Cup Series for Stewart-Haas Racing and seven seasons driving in IndyCar prior to her stint in NASCAR. However, she does still plan to drive in the 2018 Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500, although nothing has been confirmed yet.

Meanwhile, Rodgers only played in seven games this past NFL season as a result of broken collarbone he suffered in the sixth game of the season. He returned in the 14th game of the season but was placed on injured reserve after the Packers lost and were eliminated from possible playoff contention.

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Danica Patrick recently broke up with her longtime boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 30, who is also a NASCAR Cup Series driver. The couple were together for nearly five years. Aaron Rodgers, 34, recently broke up with his longtime girlfriend Olivia Munn, 37, who is an actress. The couple were together for about three years.