Former Green Bay Packers’ wideout Jordy Nelson seems to be enjoying his time away from football. In a recent interview with ESPN Wisconsin, Nelson addressed the rumors about his return and said that he’s “not coming back” to the NFL.
After spending the 2018 season with Oakland Raiders, Nelson signed a one-day contract with Packers last year so he could retire as a member of the franchise. Asked now whether he would consider a comeback, especially with Green Bay needing a wide receiver, the 35-year-old gave a definitive answer.
“We’re not coming back. There’s no doubt about that. We’re done,” Nelson told ESPN Wisconsin.
According to Nelson, he talked about returning to Green Bay with Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers last season, but things didn’t proceed past that.
“I don’t know how serious they got, just because there’s only so much control that we had over it,” he added. “I think (Rodgers) knew deep down that if there was an opportunity right after Oakland, I probably would have (come back). But obviously, it’s not up to us.”
Joining the Packers as a second-round pick in 2008, Jordy Nelson established himself as one of the team’s most dependable receivers during his time with the franchise. During his nine years in Green Bay, Nelson racked up 604 receptions for 8,516 yards and 74 touchdowns while helping the team win Super Bowl XLV. He also has one Pro Bowl appearance while leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2016.
