Aaron Rodgers is leaving the Green Bay Packers 18 long years after he first came into the franchise as a 21-year-old draft pick. During his time in Wisconsin, he made numerous friends and memories. The Packers’ offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has been a constant in Rodgers’ inner circle over the years. And Rodgers had three special words for him after Bakhtiari paid a moving tribute to his outgoing QB on social media.

Rodgers sealed a blockbuster move to the New York Jets on Monday after months of speculation. It will be the first time since 2008 that the Packers will go into an NFL season without Rodgers on the roster. Bakhtiari saluted his friend while sharing memories of a decade of togetherness with the outgoing QB. And Rodgers had apt words in response to it.

Aaron Rodgers responds to the David Bakhtiari’s tribute 

The Packers OT David Bakhtiari shared a collage of his memories with Aaron Rodgers after the news of his departure became official. Along with the collage, he wrote a moving message for his friend through the Instagram post. Showcasing his close bond with the Packers legend, the background song that Bakhtiari chose for the collage was from Rodgers’ favorite band ‘Nickelback’.

Rodgers responded by sharing his friend’s post through an Instagram story. And he had the perfect three words for Bakhtiari while doing so.

“Love you #69,” the QB wrote in the story.

Rodgers and Bakhtiari have been teammates since 2013 when the franchise got the OT as a fourth round pick. While they have a great understanding on the football field, the duo also spend time together off it too. Rodgers spent a few days with David and his family earlier this offseason.

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The QB will now lead the New York Jets offense from the upcoming season. His move materialized after both the franchises finally chalked out an agreement.

The blockbuster deal finally goes through 

Aaron Rodgers finally became a Jet when the New York franchise agreed on a deal with the Packers. The negotiations have been going on almost ever since the 2022 season ended but had stalled in the last few weeks. However, on Monday, both the parties agreed on a formula that is good to go.

According to the deal, the Packers and the Jets have swapped their first round picks this draft. The Packers will now pick 13th and the Jets will take 15th. Apart from that, the Packers get a second round pick this year and a conditional first rounder in 2024. Finally something everybody seems happy with.

While Rodgers will be happy to go where he wanted, he will surely miss his friends in the Packers. But as they say, friends are for life. He will treasure the friendships and the memories he created at Lambeau Field while finding some new friends in the Big Apple.

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