Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is so disgruntled with the Green Bay Packers that he has told some within the organization that he does not want to return to the team, league and team sources told ESPN on Thursday.
#Packers GM Brian Gutekunst to ESPN: "As we've stated since the season ended, we are committed to Aaron in 2021 and beyond. Aaron has been a vital part of our success and we look forward to competing for another championship with him leading our team."
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Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is so disgruntled with the Green Bay Packers that he has told some within the organization that he does not want to return to the team, league and team sources told ESPN on Thursday.
The Packers are aware of his feelings, concerned about them and have had team president Mark Murphy, general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur each fly out on separate trips to meet with Rodgers at various points this offseason, sources told ESPN.
"As we've stated since the season ended, we are committed to Aaron in 2021 and beyond," Gutekunst told ESPN. "Aaron has been a vital part of our success and we look forward to competing for another championship with him leading our team."
Rodgers has not budged this offseason, but neither have the Packers, who have made it known they are not interested in trading Rodgers anywhere.
The San Francisco 49ers called the Packers on Wednesday night, a source told ESPN, and the Los Angeles Rams inquired about Rodgers in January before they traded for Matthew Stafford.
The Packers quickly dismissed the Rams' overtures, the source said.
The Packers have offered to extend Rodgers' contract, sources told ESPN.
Rodgers is unhappy for a variety of reasons, with some of it dating back to last year's draft when the Packers didn't inform him before trading up to draft a quarterback with their first-round pick. Some took this as a sign that his days in Green Bay could he numbered.
He also is at a different point in his personal life, having recently gotten engaged to actress Shailene Woodley. Rodgers also has hosted "Jeopardy!" and said it would be a dream to become the full-time host. He could play football and host Jeopardy! together.
Rodgers has made cryptic comments about his future in Green Bay, but he has told others that he does not want to return.
On draft night, the Packers' biggest issue isn't who they land, but whether they can keep the former NFL MVP.
Rodgers' contract contained a $6.8 million roster bonus due in March. It could have been converted into a signing bonus that would have freed up more than $4.5 million in salary-cap space for this season but instead it "vested as scheduled," a source told ESPN at the time. It's listed as an automatic conversion in Rodgers' contract but even that has to be signed off on by both parties. It's not known if the Packers tried to convert and Rodgers refused to sign off on it, or if they did not attempt a conversion.
This off-season, the Packers offered Aaron Rodgers a two-year contract extension that would have tied him to Green Bay for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid QB and player in football.
Rodgers declined the offer, proof it’s not about the money.
This off-season, the Packers offered Aaron Rodgers a two-year contract extension that would have tied him to Green Bay for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid QB and player in football.
Rodgers declined the offer, proof it’s not about the money.
The problem is, I don't trust Schefter on this topic any more.
He's staked his professional reputation on "hanging some data together" to make his big draft day announcement. If it falls through, he looks like an idiot.
When other people start beating the drum and it's NOT tied back to an Adam Schefter announcement, I'll consider it possible. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan:
The problem is, I don't trust Schefter on this topic any more.
He's staked his professional reputation on "hanging some data together" to make his big draft day announcement. If it falls through, he looks like an idiot.
When other people start beating the drum and it's NOT tied back to an Adam Schefter announcement, I'll consider it possible.
This off-season, the Packers offered Aaron Rodgers a two-year contract extension that would have tied him to Green Bay for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid QB and player in football.
Rodgers declined the offer, proof it’s not about the money.
Originally Posted by AdolfOliverBush:
If true, it's proof that it might not be about the money. It could also mean that Rodgers simply wants more money than they offered.
If it was about winning, he would run the ball into the ****ing end zone in the NFCCG.
No it means he wants the fuck out of there [Reply]
Originally Posted by AdolfOliverBush:
Then he should formally announce a trade request.
I think he's being a little bitch. His team went to the NFCCG last season.
Yeah, agreed, especially if the Schefter tweet is true.
I get him being pissed with the team taking Love and then not getting him a compliment to Devante Adams this year after his MVP run, but damn, suck it up. Green Bay is a Super Bowl contender and they just offered you a metric fuckton of money at 38, life ain't that bad with the Packers. Diva mode activated. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
He'll be gone within a year and probably go to Denver. People like you will tell us it wont matter when he signs there.
