Aaron Rodgers’ agent met with Packers, couldn’t agree on new contract

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As PFT reported in January, Aaron Rodgers wants a new contract. He doesn’t have it, and he’s not happy about that.

Rodgers had his agent travel to Green Bay for several days over the last month to negotiate in person with the Packers’ brass, and the Packers didn’t give him the deal he was looking for, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Now Rodgers is so unhappy with the Packers that he’s reportedly telling people he’s done in Green Bay. The Packers, meanwhile, are digging in their heels and saying they won’t trade him.

Ultimately, Rodgers has the option of retiring if the Packers are dead-set against trading him. The last time a reigning league MVP did not return to his team was when Jim Brown retired in 1965.

28 responses to “Aaron Rodgers’ agent met with Packers, couldn’t agree on new contract

  1. Well Rodgers should have met them halfway. Which I am sure he didnt. And we cant win with a guy who puts himself first. Bring on Jordan Love!

  2. It’s draft night, which is always lively and interesting and then…..

    Aaron doesn’t want to be in Green Bay as they could have been Superbowl attendees, if they had another quality WR and then there’s that 4th and short ??

    Buckle up !!

  3. If Aaron isn’t happy, nobody’s happy in Grene Bey.

  4. Jfc, I have been an Aaron defender on this but this is ridiculous. Sure is he underpaid as MVP compared to other QBs I suppose, but look at the Packers cap and what do you want them to do? Also, stop whining about wanting to win a SB then if you only care about being paid

  5. Just because Aron is all we’ve got, that doesn’t mean we have to give him everything he wants. We turned on Brent, we will turn on Aron, too. His future in Greene Bae is in jeopardy.

  6. Or he just holds out until he has to report. Loss of a season for GB as he could miss the first 10 games, which they will lose the majority. No playoffs. Then, Rogers moves on in 2022.

  7. The packers are the only franchise inept enough to have back to back hall of fame QBs and not only not become a dynasty, but have both QBs demand out and relationship with the franchise tarnished.

  8. GB created this mess. They miscalculated how Rodgers would respond to their a) Drafting Love and b) Reluctance to commit to him long term. Knowing him and his passive-aggressive tendencies, what did they think would happen??

  9. It’s going to get real interesting if Love comes out demanding a trade. Which one Packers want?

  10. I’ve heard a few of the talking heads say Rodgers won’t play for his low salary this year. Someone please explain to all of them (and Aaron) that the signing bonus is part of this year’s salary. Just because the Packers were smart enough to get that money off the books earlier in the deal does not mean he doesn’t have to pay it back if he “retires” or quits.

  11. “Jfc, I have been an Aaron defender on this but this is ridiculous. Sure is he underpaid as MVP compared to other QBs I suppose, but look at the Packers cap and what do you want them to do? Also, stop whining about wanting to win a SB then if you only care about being paid”

    First, I am no Rodgers defender, but the Packers have totally done wrong here. They could have easily moved his salary to future years, given him some years solidarity, and it would have helped their cap. If they actually gave him a top tier WR to put on the other side of Adams, they might be in the Superbowl.

    Period, this Green Bay team will be lucky to win more than 2 games without Rodgers. But, by all means, keep screwing this up Green Bay. If you blow it bad enough maybe my Lions will not be the bottom of the North this year.

  12. This admittedly is pretty darn entertaining. All those rumors over the past year apparently were more accurate than everyone thought. The Pack brass has been getting too cute for its own good.

  13. “both QBs demand out”

    +++++

    Brett Favre didn’t demand out. He cried about Green Bay saying he had to compete for the starting qb job after he unretired, so they dealt him.

  14. This guy has been dreaming of playing for the 49’s since he was a boy. I’m guessing the trade rumors are true but GB are being babies about this.

  15. First, I am no Rodgers defender, but the Packers have totally done wrong here. They could have easily moved his salary to future years, given him some years solidarity, and it would have helped their cap. If they actually gave him a top tier WR to put on the other side of Adams, they might be in the Superbowl.

    Period, this Green Bay team will be lucky to win more than 2 games without Rodgers. But, by all means, keep screwing this up Green Bay. If you blow it bad enough maybe my Lions will not be the bottom of the North this year.

    ************

    The same old argument about another stud WR is so stale and low hanging fruit. This team scored 30 points a game! Does Rodgers make everyone better, absolutely, and pushing the cap space to future years is a band-aid right now. With the restructures of some guys already they are facing cap hell again next year unless the cap magically jumps to 220M.

    You can’t have a the top paid QB, top 5-7paid LT, RB, OLB, and WR. On top of that Alexander is definitely going to want top CB money after next year. About the only thing I would say is how they have done him wrong is last year’s draft which was absurd move to trade up. With that said if you are the MVP stop being so soft and worried some rookie is going to take your place

  16. spicypadthai says:
    April 29, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    GB created this mess. They miscalculated how Rodgers would respond to their a) Drafting Love and b) Reluctance to commit to him long term. Knowing him and his passive-aggressive tendencies, what did they think would happen??
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    I remember 2 seasons being ruined by Rodgers injuries because they didn’t have a quality back-up QB. I have no problem with them drafting Love. The problem was last year’s draft was the best in 20 years for WRs and they didn’t draft one. But they still should’ve went the super bowl anyway but choked against the Bucs. The green Bay defense got 3 ints against Tom Brady & still lost. At a certain point Rodgers has to point at himself for not getting to more super bowls, he definitely failed down the stretch against the Bucs.

  17. The funniest part about this may be all the Viking fans salivating. Y’all are a sad lot.

  18. So what was the “deal” Rodgers wanted?

    A little less than Brady, who won the SB, right?

  19. I remember 2 seasons being ruined by Rodgers injuries because they didn’t have a quality back-up QB. I have no problem with them drafting Love. The problem was last year’s draft was the best in 20 years for WRs and they didn’t draft one. But they still should’ve went the super bowl anyway but choked against the Bucs. The green Bay defense got 3 ints against Tom Brady & still lost. At a certain point Rodgers has to point at himself for not getting to more super bowls, he definitely failed down the stretch against the Bucs.
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    Good point about a quality backup QB but are you saying that’s why they drafted Love? It’s universally known Love is a project and he’ll need at least a couple seasons before he’s ready so it’s a stretch at best to say that Love was drafted as Rodgers injury insurance. GB clearly thought they had enough and they could afford a luxury pick. That’s why they not only drafted Love in the first but they also traded up for him. Regardless of whether Rodgers wanted another WR, he clearly wanted someone who would help them win immediately. The message from the team wasn’t what he wanted and now it’s potentially going to bite them in the butt.

  20. Who is salivating? This is nothing new. If you couldn’t see this coming after last year’s draft you are not watching.

  21. Enjoy the draft. This is just a lot of overblown drama on draft nite.

    Aaron has said nothing and the negotiation has been between Aaron’s agent David Dunn and the Packers. Agents and teams never are warm and cuddly with each other. Things will get worked out.

    Aaron will be a Packer in 2021 and beyond.

    As I have said all along, ask me again in August of 2023 and I’ll let you know if J-Love is ready.

    Now I have to go get this big ole brisket on the Broil King.

    Happy Draft Night!

    #OneTeamOneNation

    #PackersNation!✊

  22. Packers announce new 3 year extension with Arron Rodgers, the deal is fully guaranteed 3 years, 225 million dollars.
    Everybody happy all done!

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