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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 25: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 12 smiles father camera following the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 25 Packers at Dolphins Icon221225058 “Image Credits: Imago”
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 25: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 12 smiles father camera following the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 25 Packers at Dolphins Icon221225058 “Image Credits: Imago”
The Aaron Rodgers trade saga is an interesting watch for the 2023 offseason. The New York Jets want him and the Green Bay Packers have moved on to their QB of the future. Still, the trade is taking an awful lot of time to conclude. The fans are getting anxious with each passing day. But it looks like some definitive news is coming out of the New York move.
It is almost confirmed that Rodgers is not returning to Wisconsin next season. But will his move to the Big Apple bear fruit?
Movement in Aaron Rodgers deal
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A little good news for all who are anxious about the Aaron Rodgers deal. The saga might be nearing its conclusion. Although the final agreement is still some way off, the Packers and the Jets are definitely making progress in the deal.
According to Tom Pelissero, the Packers GM Brian Gutekunst admitted the franchise won’t necessarily get a first-round pick for Rodgers in the event of the trade. So, the Packers have probably flinched a bit on their demand.
#Packers GM Brian Gutekunst just met with a small group of media here in Phoenix.
– No timeline on trading Aaron Rodgers, hoping soon
– Doesn’t necessarily need a first-round pick
– Any chance Rodgers plays for GB again? Not trending that way but “all options are on the table”— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 27, 2023
It certainly doesn’t mean that they won’t get it at all. The Jets may give up a first-round pick for 2024. According to Charles Robinson, the Packers will get a second-round pick for the 2023 draft. They may also get a conditional second-round pick which turns into a first-round based on some criteria. But the Jets fear that Rodgers may hang his cleats after just one season. In that event, they have asked that their second pick gets back to them in 2025.
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This looks like a compromise that both franchises might be able to live with. All the fans who are waiting for the situation to clear out will breathe a sigh of relief.
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The saga for the ages
Aaron Rodgers has been the face of the Packers franchise for the last 18 years. He took over from Brett Favre and kept a steady ship all through his stint at Lambeau Field. The ship did rock a bit towards the end and the QB is taking the route that his predecessor took, jetting off to the Jets.
During his time in Green Bay, Rodgers established himself as one of the game’s greatest quarterbacks by winning four league MVP awards. He also lifted the Super Bowl title with the team in 2011. But as all good things come to an end, this saga for the ages might be in its final paragraph.
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The Jets want Rodgers to make a statement to their fans. They have even made some moves to create a roster around him. And the QB wants a new challenge. Will their wish come true this off-season?
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