Report: Jets talking to Aaron Rodgers, Packers

Report: Jets talking to Aaron Rodgers, Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago.

Aaron Rodgers has yet to announce his plans for a future in the NFL, but he appears to be keeping his options open outside of Green Bay.

According to multiple reports, the New York Jets spoke with both Rogers and the Packers. ESPN It is also reported that a group of Jets officials flew to California to meet the 39-year-old defenseman in person.

Because Rodgers’ contract with the Packers is still under contract, the Jets needed permission from the Packers to talk to the four-time player. NFL Most Valuable Player. His contract status also means a deal will be needed to ease the move to New York.

Rogers signed extension in March 2022, giving him over $150 million in three years. In 2023, he will cost the Packers more than $40 million if traded.

Retirement, return to Green Bay and exchange to another team all on the table for Rogers. He played all 18 of his NFL seasons with the Packers, receiving 10 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl XLV title nominations, as well as four regular season MVPs.

Rogers will be a major acquisition for the needy QB Jets. The team took Zach Wilson second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, and while general manager Joe Douglas said the organization still believes Wilson has a “very high ceiling”, it’s highly unlikely he’ll have a chance again. prove it as QB1 in New York. York.

The Jets were reportedly in the spotlight Derek Carrbut the former Las Vegas Raiders liaison eventually decided to sign with the New Orleans Saints.

For the Packers, trading Rodgers would give them more assets to build around Jordan Love. The 2020 first round player has made just one start in his NFL career, but general manager Brian Gutekunst said he thinks Love is “ready” to start.

This off-season saga has already included retreat of darkness for Rogers. But with freedom of action on the horizon, there is still no light at the end of the tunnel.