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“Another Legend Gone From the Game”: NFL World Goes Into Frenzy Over Aaron Rodgers Retirement News

Published 10/14/2022, 5:30 AM EDT

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The NFL titan, Aaron Rodgers, is turning 39 on December 2022. The superstar QB has never spoken about his retirement plans. However, recent rumors suggest, A-Rod may call it a day after the 2022 season.

There has been no official word from the Packers or A-Rod. However, ESPN’s Michael Balko, has verified the information with the Packers camp. They remarked the QB has “made it clear” to retire following the season. Twitter was quick to react to the sudden development.

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Tom Terrific, and A-Rod, are two greats in the game. They have been a strong pillar for their teams for over two decades. The superstars have been tight-lipped about their decision to retire. One reason is it may take away the attention from the game. 

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Tom Terrific is already 45, and he is the oldest player in the 2022 season. Aaron Rodgers has not reached 40, and his fitness levels are of top standards. Currently, A-Rod is the fourth oldest player in the league. Meanwhile, the one common point that connects these stars is their aim for the Super Bowl crown. A lot of users reacted to A-Rod’s unconfirmed retirement news on Twitter.

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Rodgers is up for the Commanders challenge

The Packers have won three out of five games they played in the 2022 season. Up next, they face the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon. The Commanders are one of the struggling teams this year. Matt LaFleur and Co. will eye an enormous win.

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Meanwhile, the four-time MVP had an average NFL so far, by his standards. The 38-year-old has completed 67.9 percent of pass attempts. He accounted for 1157 passing yards, and eight touchdowns against three interceptions. A-Rod will look to play a more attacking and aggressive game. The superstar will try to join the league of top-performers like Lamar Jackson and carry the team forward.

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Nidheesh Kumar

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Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports.
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Vibhanshu Kumar