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."
Originally Posted by : Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to return to Green Bay Packers, sources say
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.
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
Green Bay has totally misread this entire situation. He made them aware very early in the offseason he wanted out and there still isn't a resolution. If the situation was fixable it would've already been fixed. Rodgers has already forgone a $500k workout bonus, he's in this for the long haul.
That's nice, dear. Rodgers can either play for the Packers this year or sit the season out and the Packers can cash in in 2022 with a haul of draft picks and roughly 35 million in gained cap space. There's no owner Rodgers can go to appeal to either. It's Gutekunts show to run, and he's made it abundantly clear Rodgers is not being traded this off-season. [Reply]
I pray to God that he comes to Denver. Donks will give up the farm to get him, be damned to purgatory for the next 10 and Mahomes will bitch slap them for then next 15.
LOL, donkos- go ahead, give PM even more motivation to work his magic. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Shiver Me Timbers:
We've watched AR for 10 years or more blow big games and blame everyone except himself. Dude is a cancer. Come on Denver sign that POS
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
Green Bay has totally misread this entire situation. He made them aware very early in the offseason he wanted out and there still isn't a resolution. If the situation was fixable it would've already been fixed. Rodgers has already forgone a $500k workout bonus, he's in this for the long haul.
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
Green Bay has totally misread this entire situation. He made them aware very early in the offseason he wanted out and there still isn't a resolution. If the situation was fixable it would've already been fixed. Rodgers has already forgone a $500k workout bonus, he's in this for the long haul.
It will really suck when you wake up from your Aaron Rodgers fantasy on September 12th to see Drew Lock starting at QB for Denver. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
Green Bay has totally misread this entire situation. He made them aware very early in the offseason he wanted out and there still isn't a resolution. If the situation was fixable it would've already been fixed. Rodgers has already forgone a $500k workout bonus, he's in this for the long haul.
:-)...you're just pulling false hope out of your ass.
Rodgers hasn't forgone a $500k bonus....that only happens if he fails to show at a MANDITORY mini-camp. It doesn't start until June 8th.
He's not going anywhere...just like your team for the past half-decade.
I dont blame you for dreaming...it'll be 3 seasons before the Doinks will be competitive and that is contingent on landing a rookie QB next season...and he actually pans out.
Donk fans still trying to pretend they are an elite franchise...only the Jets have a longer drought.
They are closer to the old Browns...and Bridgewater is just wasting another season. Their fans shouldn't focus on catching the Chiefs..try catching the Raiders first...
Dont worry though...KC only has Mahomes for the next decade.
Originally Posted by BlackOp: :-)...you're just pulling false hope out of your ass.
Rodgers hasn't forgone a $500k bonus....that only happens if he fails to show at a MANDITORY mini-camp. It doesn't start until June 8th.
In order to receive his workout bonus he'd have to attend 85% of Green Bay's offseason program, which began on May 24th. He's already lost it. If he skips the three mandatory minicamp practices he'll lose an additional $100k. [Reply]
