Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers ‘wants OUT of Green Bay after struggling to agree on a contract extension’ but the Packers say they ‘remain committed’ to him in 2021
- Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has reportedly become dissatisfied in Green Bay and has told Packers officials that he does not want to return to the team
- Rodgers is frustrated by contract negotiations with the team, according to NFL Network. He reportedly wants an extension that won’t need restructuring
- As ESPN reported ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft, the Packers are aware and concerned about Rodgers’s displeasure and execs have met with him privately
- According to ESPN, he’s been upset in Green Bay dating back to the 2020 NFL Draft, when the team selected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love 26th overall
- The Packers have reportedly refused teams’ offers to acquire Rodgers in a trade
- Rodgers is under contract through the 2023 season, but has an out clause in his deal that could allow him to become a free agent in the summer of 2022
- He’s hosted Jeopardy and gotten engaged to Shailene Woodley this off-season
- The 37-year-old has made more than $240 million in his 16-year NFL career
Reigning NFL MVP and part-time Jeopardy host Aaron Rodgers has reportedly become dissatisfied in Green Bay and has told Packers officials that he doesn’t want to return to the team.
The 37-year-old is frustrated by contract extension negotiations with the team, according to NFL Network. Rodgers is reportedly seeking ‘contractural security’ in a deal that would prevent the need for any future restructuring – a common practice by NFL teams with their highest-paid players.
As ESPN reported ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft, the Packers are aware and concerned about Rodgers’s displeasure. Sources told ESPN that Packers president Mark Murphy, general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur have all met with Rodgers privately this off-season, and outwardly, the team remains committed to the former Super Bowl champion.
Reigning NFL MVP and Jeopardy host Aaron Rodgers has reportedly become dissatisfied in Green Bay and has told Packers officials that he doesn’t want to return to the team
Rodgers has been busy this off-season. In addition to a stretch hosting Jeopardy, he revealed his engagement to actress Shailene Woodley (near right) when he accepted his third MVP award back in February
‘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’s agent did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s request for comment.
According to ESPN, he’s been upset in Green Bay dating back to the 2020 NFL Draft, when the team selected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love as Rodgers’s heir apparent in the first round.
Rodgers also made cryptic comments before the 2020 NFC title game, saying his future is a ‘beautiful mystery.’
The Packers have shown no interest in trading him, and according to ESPN, turned down offers from the Los Angeles Rams, who ultimately dealt for the Detroit Lions’ quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Rodgers has played his entire 16-year NFL career with the Packers, winning three MVP awards and Super Bowl XLV over that time.
He is signed through the 2023 season, but has an out clause in his contract that could allow him to become a free agent in the summer of 2022. Rodgers has earned more than $240 million in salary over his 16-year career.
Rodgers has been busy this off-season.
In addition to a stretch hosting Jeopardy, he revealed his engagement to actress Shailene Woodley when he accepted his third MVP award back in February.
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