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NFL star Aaron Rodgers confirms he's engaged just days after his relationship with Shailene Woodley is reported

Aaron Rodgers has confirmed that he is engaged just days after his relationship with Shailene Woodley was reported.

The NFL star made the revelation in a speech as he accepted the 2020 Most Valuable Player award.

Without naming the actress, 29, he spoke about how "crazy" the past year has been, before reeling off everything that had happened in the last 12 months – including his engagement.

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The 37-year-old said:

"2020 was definitely a crazy year filled with lots of change, growth, some amazing, memorable moments.

"One hundred-eighty straight days of having my nose hair scraped, a plan for very little fans or no stands the entire season, I got engaged, and I played some of the best football of my career."

He continued:

"So I'd like to thank, first and foremost, my teammates for their support, their inspiration, protection, incredible play on the field.

"The coaching staff for their efforts to make this thing fun every single week. The energy and positivity in the daily presentations really kept us going."

"Off the field, I've got a great group of people that support me," he added before proceeding to thank all the members of this supportive group, which included his fiancée.

This comes just days after E! News confirmed on February 2 that Woodley and Rodgers were dating – but were in a long-distance relationship.

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A source told the outlet: "They have kept things private and low key.

"They have seen each other and been in touch. They continue to talk and see each other when they can. They are both focused on their careers but they also make time for each other."

Last September, Aaron opened up on the Pat McAfee Show about his "new and increased love of life."

The Green Bay Packers quarterback said" "I've made decisions and changes and habits that put me in a lot better headspace and there's just a lot of things that have come together in my life over the last few months that have really been enjoyable.

"That's why I'm having so much fun and it starts with love. And then surrounding yourself with people that you really enjoy."