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.
As Green Bay 2021 over-under win totals disappear from places like DraftKings, PointsBet, and Westgate, multiple sports books reportedly believe Aaron Rodgers will be retiring next week. https://t.co/LOIRFWJm1c
As Green Bay 2021 over-under win totals disappear from places like DraftKings, PointsBet, and Westgate, multiple sports books reportedly believe Aaron Rodgers will be retiring next week. https://t.co/LOIRFWJm1c
i wonder if adams contract negotiations coming to a halt has anything to do with knowing he wouldn't be playing with rodgers for the forseeable future? [Reply]
God as my witness I'm SO tired of this story, Rodgers is a 10th Degree Dickbelt
He won't be the answer anywhere he goes, hell I hope Denver DOES get him next year... he is so far up his own ass, and will only drag the same egotistical drama along with him [Reply]
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
God as my witness I'm SO tired of this story, Rodgers is a 10th Degree Dickbelt
He won't be the answer anywhere he goes, hell I hope Denver DOES get him next year... he is so far up his own ass, and will only drag the same egotistical drama along with him
Green Bay coaching practically handed him the MVP with all those 1-yard TD's. They also publically rooted for him to get the award.
Then Rodgers chokes in the playoffs and suddenly, he is pissed about the Love pick again? The entire offseason has been spent dealing with the Rodgers drama, which continues to be a distraction for the entire team.
Stupid reporters even asked Andy about it today-LOL. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Halfcan:
Green Bay coaching practically handed him the MVP with all those 1-yard TD's. They also publically rooted for him to get the award.
Then Rodgers chokes in the playoffs and suddenly, he is pissed about the Love pick again? The entire offseason has been spent dealing with the Rodgers drama, which continues to be a distraction for the entire team.
Stupid reporters even asked Andy about it today-LOL. :-)
Its become a bad joke, I hope Love hires some goon to break his fucking legs [Reply]
Originally Posted by Halfcan:
He needs to retire and be a game show host.
At this point, I hope he retires and doesn't get the Jeopardy gig.
I don't hate Rodgers or anything, but all this stuff being the next host goes beyond just interest in the job. I think he seriously believes they're going to offer it to him as their #1 choice.
That's very presumptuous. And I gotta say... a bunch of the people who like Jeopardy probably don't want to see him be the next host. Surely the producers know that. [Reply]
