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.
If Rodgers and Hackett had an agreement that he'd follow him to Denver they wouldn't let that get out. The Packers have already let it be known that they suspect the 49ers and Broncos tampered with Rodgers last year. The Broncos have to play it cool. They don't want to relinquish any more picks to tampering charges, not after giving up a few picks to acquire Rodgers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
If Rodgers and Hackett had an agreement that he'd follow him to Denver they wouldn't let that get out. The Packers have already let it be known that they suspect the 49ers and Broncos tampered with Rodgers last year. The Broncos have to play it cool. They don't want to relinquish any more picks to tampering charges, not after giving up a few picks to acquire Rodgers.
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
If Rodgers and Hackett had an agreement that he'd follow him to Denver they wouldn't let that get out. The Packers have already let it be known that they suspect the 49ers and Broncos tampered with Rodgers last year. The Broncos have to play it cool. They don't want to relinquish any more picks to tampering charges, not after giving up a few picks to acquire Rodgers.
Cheating Donx gonna cheat as usual. Never won anything without doing so...:-) [Reply]
I love this clip! A few years ago I had a a habit of using it in response to dumb emails I would occasionally receive at work. After some discussions with our HR team, I have ceased to do this. However, I still play the clip in my head several times a week after reading emails. This apparently is not (as of yet) frowned upon. [Reply]
Packers starting to get their cap under control with more moves coming.
It’s all coinciding with what Rodgers wants.
The Packers have created $3.08M in 2022 cap space by converting $3.85M of RB Aaron Jones' 2022 compensation into a signing bonus and adding two void years, per source.
Green Bay has now created nearly $14M in cap space over the past two days, with more moves ahead.
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Packers starting to get their cap under control with more moves coming.
It’s all coinciding with what Rodgers wants.
The Packers have created $3.08M in 2022 cap space by converting $3.85M of RB Aaron Jones' 2022 compensation into a signing bonus and adding two void years, per source.
Green Bay has now created nearly $14M in cap space over the past two days, with more moves ahead.
