The Facts: Rodgers faced a tough decision this offseason. After a minor knee surgery, he wanted to be healthier. Rodgers said he did research, including discussions with team nutritionist Adam Korzun, about what would be his ideal post-surgery diet. Ultimately, he decided to cut out dairy. So the Green Bay Packers have a quarterback who, at least for the time being, won't eat cheese. "I ate more of a vegan diet," Rodgers said, "with some red meat at times and some chicken, but tried to stick to a lot of fruits and vegetables — but mostly vegetables."

Diehards Line: According to USA Today's Ryan Wood, the lack of fatty foods has made a difference for the quarterback’s physique. Rodgers said he dropped his weight to roughly 218 pounds. It’s the lightest he has been since 2007, the year before he became the Packers starting quarterback. Rodgers is listed at 225 pounds on the Packers roster. In the past, he said, his heaviest playing weight was roughly 230. But 12 seasons into his NFL career, nine as a full-time starter, the 32-year old Rodgers knows his younger years are behind him. “I just wanted to get healthier,” Rodgers said. “I’ve done a lot of research. ... Through your eating, you can reduce inflammation. Because if you do research, you learn the different foods you eat can actually increase the inflammation in your body — and especially in certain parts of your body." It’s a reality check to hear Rodgers discuss taking necessary steps to extend his career, but it's also good news. Rodgers has made it clear he’d like to play until he is 40 years old. With advancements in medicine, the 40-year-old milestone is more attainable in today’s NFL than ever before. Still, it takes work to reach that threshold. And Rodgers is ready to do it.