Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been traded to the New York Jets, sources confirmed on Monday. In exchange for the 39-year-old and their 2023 first-round (number 15) draft pick, the Packers will receive the Jets’ first-round pick (number 13) as well as a 2023 second-round pick (number 42), a 2023 sixth-round pick (number 207) and a conditional 2024 second-round pick should Rodgers play 65% of New York’s plays this season.

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst gave few details on the impending deal, simply explaining to reporters that there were still some remaining details that needed to be worked out. He explained that Rodgers is still to take his physical with the Jets.

Gutekunst stressed the urgency of getting the Rodgers’ deal done before the draft. “It wouldn’t have been the end of the world,” Gutenkunst said, before continuing: “But at the same time, I think it would have certainly changed things quite a bit. So, getting it done was important. I just think certainly the capital for this year was very important, certainly more valuable than future stuff, for our football team. So, there were a number of reasons, but that’s why.”

Despite being cleared by Hall of Famer Joe Namath to wear the number 12 jersey, Rodgers is expected to wear the number eight.

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It’s been more than a month since Aaron Rodgers publicly said that he wants to leave the Green Bay Packers and play for the New York Jets. But despite this, the two teams seem nowhere near completing a trade that would actually make this happen.

Recent reports indicated that the standstill had been caused by the Packers’ desire to get significant compensation for the four-time NFL MVP and the Jets’ unwillingness to offer that kind of package. According to Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson, Green Bay’s latest request was for a second-round selection in 2023 and a first-round pick next year.

“The Packers are holding out for what they want right now,” Robinson shared on ESPN’s Wilde and Tausch show. “And that’s a problem with the Jets and more specifically, Jets ownership.”

Robinson’s reveal comes just days after ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Packers and the Jets haven’t had “a whole lot of conversation” about Rodgers in recent weeks.

The overall sentiment is that the two teams, especially the Packers, would like to complete the trade before the 2023 NFL Draft. But if neither side budges, then the standoff could continue in upcoming months and even be carried off into the training camp.

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Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy has indicated that his team is ready to move on from the Aaron Rodgers era should the player decide not to remain with the team.

While Murphy did not rule out the possibility that Rodgers could appear as the starting quarterback going into the new season, he indicated that the franchise is favoring Jordan Love for the role.

“He’s obviously a great player and four-time MVP, but I think it’s trying to find what he wants and what we want, and hopefully we can find a win-win situation,” Murphy stated in an interview at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association girls basketball tournament on Friday.

Murphy and the Packers have granted permission to Rodgers and the New York Jets to enter into discussions over a possible deal. The parties began talks earlier in the week when a Jets contingent met with Rodgers in California.

According to Murphy, the Packers are hoping that a solution regarding Rodgers’ future will be reached before Wednesday when the NFL free agency gets underway.

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The Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay seems to be coming to an end. According to multiple reports from NFL insiders, the Packers gave the New York Jets permission to talk with Rodgers in person, signaling their willingness to trade the four-time NFL MVP.

ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported on Tuesday that the Jets’ brass would meet with Rodgers in California with hopes of convincing the future Hall of Fame quarterback to come to New York.

Rodgers has been secretive about his plans for the future since the 2022 NFL season wrapped up. He previously said that all options are at the table, including staying with the Packers, going to another team, or retiring. And while the Green Bay front office has made their wish to keep him on Lambeau Field public, the recent development indicates that they might have a change of mind.

Regardless of the optics of the Jets’ meeting with Rodgers, the trade with the Packers remains a complicated affair. The 39-year-old player is due $108.8 million in the next two seasons, including $59.5 million in 2023. If traded, Green Bay would have to carry a massive $40.3 million cap hit next season.

There is also an issue of compensation. The Packers could ask for a haul for Rodgers, considering that he is still considered one of the best QBs in the league and only one year removed from being a back-to-back MVP. The Jets, on the other hand, might not be willing to mortgage their future on a player that has considered retirement for two straight offseason and could be there for one or two years.

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One of the most intriguing storylines during this NFL offseason is the future of the Green Bay Packers’ star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The future Hall of Famer is reportedly considering various options in 2023, including staying with the Packers, playing for another team, or retiring from football altogether.

While Rodgers still hasn’t made the final decision or at least isn’t ready to share it, he admits that he intends to do it “soon enough”.

“It’s best for anybody who has an interest to make a decision sooner rather than later,” Rodgers said in a recent appearance on Aubrey Marcus Podcast.

“This is my life, it’s important to me, and I’ll make a decision soon enough, and then we’ll go down that road and be really excited about it,” he added.

As part of his decision-making process, the four-time NFL MVP recently spent several days at a “darkness retreat.” He said at the time that the experience would help him get a sense of what he wants from the future. Many believed he would share his decision as soon as he leaves the retreat, but that hasn’t happened yet.

Many analysts believe that Rodgers will end up staying with the Packers. There are plenty of reasons for this, including his familiarity with the organization, a projected improvement in the wideout position, and $60 million guaranteed in 2023.

In case Rodgers decides he wants a new challenge late in his career, the New York Jets and the Las Vegas Raiders are considered the favorites to land him.

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The Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers still doesn’t know what the future holds for him. During his regular weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers said that he is “not mentally or emotionally at that point” where he can give an answer about his status for the next NFL season.

Rodgers said that all the options are currently on the table, including retiring, returning to Green Bay, or playing for some other franchise. He also added that he believes he can still play at a high level if he decides to continue playing football in 2023.

“I think I can win MVP again in the right situation,” Rodgers told the host Pat McAfee. “Right situation, is that Green Bay or is that somewhere else? I’m not sure. But I don’t think you should shut down any opportunity. Like I said during the season, that’s got to be both sides actually wanting to work together moving forward, and I think there’s more conversations to be had.”

Rodgers struggled in 2022, throwing for just 3,695 yards and 26 touchdowns. He also had 12 picks, his highest total in a single season since 2008.

The Green Bay Packers are coming off a disappointing season that saw them finish 8-9 and miss out on playoffs with a crushing Week 18 loss to divisional rivals Detroit Lions. The franchise’s decision-makers publicly stated that they want Rodgers back, but actually doing that might be challenging.

The biggest question for the Packers is what to do with backup QB Jordan Love if Rodgers comes back. They have to decide on his fifth-year option this offseason, and the Utah State product might get restless sitting on the bench for a fourth consecutive year.

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Aaron Rodgers was not permitted to participate in practice with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday due to injury. In addition to still harboring an ongoing right thumb injury, the Packers quarterback has hurt his left knee.

Rodgers was sacked by the Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe before being fallen on by Christian Wilkins during the second quarter of Sunday’s game.

“I got a lot of body weight on my knee,” Rodgers said after the incident. “Had some extra flexion I haven’t known for the last 20 years. So just been doing rehab the last few days and feeling a lot better.”

Following his absence on Wednesday, Rodgers confirmed that he does expect to return to practice later this week, potentially on Thursday. Although the injury did not appear to impact Rodgers for the remainder of the Dolphins game, he revealed that fluids started to build up on his knee during the flight home.

The Packers will be hoping for Rodgers’ return ahead of Sunday’s must-win fixture against the Minnesota Vikings. While a win will not guarantee the Packers a playoff spot, the team must avoid defeat in order to still be in with a chance.

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The Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst revealed on Monday that the team would like Aaron Rodgers to remain next season. Well, certainly that’s an offseason-type kind of decision, but surely, yeah,” Gutenkunst replied when asked by the press about Rodgers’ future at the team.

Rodgers is currently on a three-year, $150 million contract with the team that runs through the 2024 season. The deal includes a $58.3 million guaranteed bonus for the 2023 season which is only voided upon Rodgers’ retirement should it happen before the end of the 2023 season.

According to Gutenkunst, there is still no guarantee that the quarterback will remain with the Packers next year. He added that Rodgers has not yet expressed whether or not he would like to remain with the team. Ultimately, the pair will have to discuss Rodgers’ future during the offseason, Gutenhunst admitted.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur is adamant that he would like Rodgers to remain with the squad next season despite the 39-year-old player’s numerous injury woes over the past season. The veteran has played through a broken thumb as well as a rib injury this season.

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Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari will not play in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears after having his appendix removed on Friday. After missing Friday’s practice, Bakhtiari took to social media to announce his surgery as did the Packers.

Later in the day, Bakhtiari posted an update on social media explaining that the procedure went well.

This is the latest in a string of injury concerns for the left tackle. On October 23, Bakhtiari was unable to play against the Washington Commanders due to chronic knee issues that date back to the end of the 2020 season. As a result of this recurring issue, Bakhtiari also missed the first two weeks of the current season.

While Bakhtiari will be unavailable, the Packers will be boosted by the news that star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be available for the Bears game. He has been removed from the injury report and cleared to play after suffering a rib injury last week against the Philadelphia Eagles. After practicing on Thursday and Friday in a limited capacity, Rodgers is expected to wear some form of rib protection during Sunday’s game.

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The Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur has confirmed that Aaron Rodgers will start in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears if he is fit to play. This comes despite the strong performance of replacement quarterback Jordan Love in the Packers’ 40-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rodgers had to leave the game third quarter after suffering a rib injury. The Packers star underwent a series of tests on Monday after he stated that he was suffering from pain and had trouble breathing.

LaFleur has confirmed that he will stick with Rodgers as first-choice quarterback until such time that injury requires him to be replaced, despite the fact that Love has been more physically fit this season. Before the rib injury, Rodgers had been playing for weeks with a broken right thumb.

“It’s just, we’ve got a lot of faith, quite frankly, in both those guys. But you know, Aaron’s the starting quarterback,” LaFleur commented. “He’s battled through a lot throughout the course of his career. It’s pretty well documented, and I think he’s been able to play at a pretty high level through a lot of different situations. So again, we’ll take it one game at a time and make the best decision moving forward.”

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Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been traded to the New York Jets, sources confirmed on Monday. In exchange for the 39-year-old and their 2023 first-round (number 15) draft pick, the Packers will receive the Jets’ first-round pick (number 13) as well as a 2023 second-round pick (number 42), a 2023 sixth-round pick (number 207) and a conditional 2024 second-round pick should Rodgers play 65% of New York’s plays this season.

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst gave few details on the impending deal, simply explaining to reporters that there were still some remaining details that needed to be worked out. He explained that Rodgers is still to take his physical with the Jets.

Gutekunst stressed the urgency of getting the Rodgers’ deal done before the draft. “It wouldn’t have been the end of the world,” Gutenkunst said, before continuing: “But at the same time, I think it would have certainly changed things quite a bit. So, getting it done was important. I just think certainly the capital for this year was very important, certainly more valuable than future stuff, for our football team. So, there were a number of reasons, but that’s why.”

Despite being cleared by Hall of Famer Joe Namath to wear the number 12 jersey, Rodgers is expected to wear the number eight.

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It’s been more than a month since Aaron Rodgers publicly said that he wants to leave the Green Bay Packers and play for the New York Jets. But despite this, the two teams seem nowhere near completing a trade that would actually make this happen.

Recent reports indicated that the standstill had been caused by the Packers’ desire to get significant compensation for the four-time NFL MVP and the Jets’ unwillingness to offer that kind of package. According to Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson, Green Bay’s latest request was for a second-round selection in 2023 and a first-round pick next year.

“The Packers are holding out for what they want right now,” Robinson shared on ESPN’s Wilde and Tausch show. “And that’s a problem with the Jets and more specifically, Jets ownership.”

Robinson’s reveal comes just days after ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Packers and the Jets haven’t had “a whole lot of conversation” about Rodgers in recent weeks.

The overall sentiment is that the two teams, especially the Packers, would like to complete the trade before the 2023 NFL Draft. But if neither side budges, then the standoff could continue in upcoming months and even be carried off into the training camp.

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Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy has indicated that his team is ready to move on from the Aaron Rodgers era should the player decide not to remain with the team.

While Murphy did not rule out the possibility that Rodgers could appear as the starting quarterback going into the new season, he indicated that the franchise is favoring Jordan Love for the role.

“He’s obviously a great player and four-time MVP, but I think it’s trying to find what he wants and what we want, and hopefully we can find a win-win situation,” Murphy stated in an interview at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association girls basketball tournament on Friday.

Murphy and the Packers have granted permission to Rodgers and the New York Jets to enter into discussions over a possible deal. The parties began talks earlier in the week when a Jets contingent met with Rodgers in California.

According to Murphy, the Packers are hoping that a solution regarding Rodgers’ future will be reached before Wednesday when the NFL free agency gets underway.

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The Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay seems to be coming to an end. According to multiple reports from NFL insiders, the Packers gave the New York Jets permission to talk with Rodgers in person, signaling their willingness to trade the four-time NFL MVP.

ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported on Tuesday that the Jets’ brass would meet with Rodgers in California with hopes of convincing the future Hall of Fame quarterback to come to New York.

Rodgers has been secretive about his plans for the future since the 2022 NFL season wrapped up. He previously said that all options are at the table, including staying with the Packers, going to another team, or retiring. And while the Green Bay front office has made their wish to keep him on Lambeau Field public, the recent development indicates that they might have a change of mind.

Regardless of the optics of the Jets’ meeting with Rodgers, the trade with the Packers remains a complicated affair. The 39-year-old player is due $108.8 million in the next two seasons, including $59.5 million in 2023. If traded, Green Bay would have to carry a massive $40.3 million cap hit next season.

There is also an issue of compensation. The Packers could ask for a haul for Rodgers, considering that he is still considered one of the best QBs in the league and only one year removed from being a back-to-back MVP. The Jets, on the other hand, might not be willing to mortgage their future on a player that has considered retirement for two straight offseason and could be there for one or two years.

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One of the most intriguing storylines during this NFL offseason is the future of the Green Bay Packers’ star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The future Hall of Famer is reportedly considering various options in 2023, including staying with the Packers, playing for another team, or retiring from football altogether.

While Rodgers still hasn’t made the final decision or at least isn’t ready to share it, he admits that he intends to do it “soon enough”.

“It’s best for anybody who has an interest to make a decision sooner rather than later,” Rodgers said in a recent appearance on Aubrey Marcus Podcast.

“This is my life, it’s important to me, and I’ll make a decision soon enough, and then we’ll go down that road and be really excited about it,” he added.

As part of his decision-making process, the four-time NFL MVP recently spent several days at a “darkness retreat.” He said at the time that the experience would help him get a sense of what he wants from the future. Many believed he would share his decision as soon as he leaves the retreat, but that hasn’t happened yet.

Many analysts believe that Rodgers will end up staying with the Packers. There are plenty of reasons for this, including his familiarity with the organization, a projected improvement in the wideout position, and $60 million guaranteed in 2023.

In case Rodgers decides he wants a new challenge late in his career, the New York Jets and the Las Vegas Raiders are considered the favorites to land him.

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The Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers still doesn’t know what the future holds for him. During his regular weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers said that he is “not mentally or emotionally at that point” where he can give an answer about his status for the next NFL season.

Rodgers said that all the options are currently on the table, including retiring, returning to Green Bay, or playing for some other franchise. He also added that he believes he can still play at a high level if he decides to continue playing football in 2023.

“I think I can win MVP again in the right situation,” Rodgers told the host Pat McAfee. “Right situation, is that Green Bay or is that somewhere else? I’m not sure. But I don’t think you should shut down any opportunity. Like I said during the season, that’s got to be both sides actually wanting to work together moving forward, and I think there’s more conversations to be had.”

Rodgers struggled in 2022, throwing for just 3,695 yards and 26 touchdowns. He also had 12 picks, his highest total in a single season since 2008.

The Green Bay Packers are coming off a disappointing season that saw them finish 8-9 and miss out on playoffs with a crushing Week 18 loss to divisional rivals Detroit Lions. The franchise’s decision-makers publicly stated that they want Rodgers back, but actually doing that might be challenging.

The biggest question for the Packers is what to do with backup QB Jordan Love if Rodgers comes back. They have to decide on his fifth-year option this offseason, and the Utah State product might get restless sitting on the bench for a fourth consecutive year.

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Aaron Rodgers was not permitted to participate in practice with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday due to injury. In addition to still harboring an ongoing right thumb injury, the Packers quarterback has hurt his left knee.

Rodgers was sacked by the Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe before being fallen on by Christian Wilkins during the second quarter of Sunday’s game.

“I got a lot of body weight on my knee,” Rodgers said after the incident. “Had some extra flexion I haven’t known for the last 20 years. So just been doing rehab the last few days and feeling a lot better.”

Following his absence on Wednesday, Rodgers confirmed that he does expect to return to practice later this week, potentially on Thursday. Although the injury did not appear to impact Rodgers for the remainder of the Dolphins game, he revealed that fluids started to build up on his knee during the flight home.

The Packers will be hoping for Rodgers’ return ahead of Sunday’s must-win fixture against the Minnesota Vikings. While a win will not guarantee the Packers a playoff spot, the team must avoid defeat in order to still be in with a chance.

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The Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst revealed on Monday that the team would like Aaron Rodgers to remain next season. Well, certainly that’s an offseason-type kind of decision, but surely, yeah,” Gutenkunst replied when asked by the press about Rodgers’ future at the team.

Rodgers is currently on a three-year, $150 million contract with the team that runs through the 2024 season. The deal includes a $58.3 million guaranteed bonus for the 2023 season which is only voided upon Rodgers’ retirement should it happen before the end of the 2023 season.

According to Gutenkunst, there is still no guarantee that the quarterback will remain with the Packers next year. He added that Rodgers has not yet expressed whether or not he would like to remain with the team. Ultimately, the pair will have to discuss Rodgers’ future during the offseason, Gutenhunst admitted.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur is adamant that he would like Rodgers to remain with the squad next season despite the 39-year-old player’s numerous injury woes over the past season. The veteran has played through a broken thumb as well as a rib injury this season.

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Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari will not play in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears after having his appendix removed on Friday. After missing Friday’s practice, Bakhtiari took to social media to announce his surgery as did the Packers.

Later in the day, Bakhtiari posted an update on social media explaining that the procedure went well.

This is the latest in a string of injury concerns for the left tackle. On October 23, Bakhtiari was unable to play against the Washington Commanders due to chronic knee issues that date back to the end of the 2020 season. As a result of this recurring issue, Bakhtiari also missed the first two weeks of the current season.

While Bakhtiari will be unavailable, the Packers will be boosted by the news that star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be available for the Bears game. He has been removed from the injury report and cleared to play after suffering a rib injury last week against the Philadelphia Eagles. After practicing on Thursday and Friday in a limited capacity, Rodgers is expected to wear some form of rib protection during Sunday’s game.

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The Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur has confirmed that Aaron Rodgers will start in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears if he is fit to play. This comes despite the strong performance of replacement quarterback Jordan Love in the Packers’ 40-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rodgers had to leave the game third quarter after suffering a rib injury. The Packers star underwent a series of tests on Monday after he stated that he was suffering from pain and had trouble breathing.

LaFleur has confirmed that he will stick with Rodgers as first-choice quarterback until such time that injury requires him to be replaced, despite the fact that Love has been more physically fit this season. Before the rib injury, Rodgers had been playing for weeks with a broken right thumb.

“It’s just, we’ve got a lot of faith, quite frankly, in both those guys. But you know, Aaron’s the starting quarterback,” LaFleur commented. “He’s battled through a lot throughout the course of his career. It’s pretty well documented, and I think he’s been able to play at a pretty high level through a lot of different situations. So again, we’ll take it one game at a time and make the best decision moving forward.”

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