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- QB Aaron Rodgers has to make his decision on which team he will be playing for in 2022.
- The Packers have reportedly offered him a long-term contract that will make him the highest paid player in the NFL.
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The Aaron Rodgers saga continues.
The superstar quarterback is still mulling his options for the 2022 NFL season. The gunslinger is coming off of a second straight MVP campaign, where he led the Packers to the top seed in the NFC.
Unfortunately, his stay in the postseason didn’t last long as Green Bay was upset by San Francisco in the Divisional round despite having the luxury of home field advantage and a bye week.
Rodgers’s decision will have a huge impact on the future of the Packers’ organization. With him back, they immediately become Super Bowl contenders once again. Without him, they could be stuck with youngster Jordan Love.
Will the reigning MVP return to Green Bay or will other suitors step in?
For Aaron Rodgers’ next destination, it isn’t just Packers vs. Not Packers.
Per @ProFootballTalk, it comes down to Green Bay, Denver, Tennessee or Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/eeduvVAodX
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) March 5, 2022
The offseason talks surrounding Rodgers have continued since the end of last year. The QB’s secrecy makes it hard to be certain on which way he’s leaning, but his issues with Green Bay management have been evident for a few seasons now.
A decision could be coming soon, though, and the Packers are hoping it means good news for the upcoming campaign.
Packers Make Their Push To Keep Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay has reportedly made a long-term offer to Rodgers that could possibly make him the NFL’s highest paid player.
Aaron Rodgers has massive long-term contract offer from Packers that will alter QB market. But Denver lurking in a big way
This and much more in robust combine notebook from @DanGrazianoESPN and me.https://t.co/3LB2Wo7mQ1
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 6, 2022
Details of this offer haven’t come out but the report shows just how serious the Packers are about keeping their quarterback home.
The price tag shouldn’t surprise anyone as Rodgers has played better than any QB in the league over the last two seasons. At 38-years-old though, agreeing to a long-term deal could get interesting.
It appears that the Packers are willing to take the risk of playing with an aging passer as opposed to having a Tom Brady-like situation like we saw in New England.
The thought among most NFL insiders is that Rodgers will ultimately return to Green Bay, and this deal could be the final piece to the puzzle. The QB is set to make a decision as early as next week.
Aaron Rodgers Expected To Inform Packers Of Decision By Tuesday https://t.co/P235IfXMTP #Packers pic.twitter.com/GhG0refE1w
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 6, 2022
The #Packers Aaron Rodgers is expected to make a choice early next week, via @MikeSilver
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) March 6, 2022
If he doesn’t commit to the Packers, though, there are plenty of suitors waiting to jump in.
What Happens If Rodgers Turns The Deal Down?
Should Rodgers spurn the new deal with the Packers, there are reportedly three likely landing destinations. Those are Denver, Pittsburgh, and Tennessee.
Aaron Rodgers is reportedly down to three teams if he leaves the Packers: the Broncos, Steelers and the Titans. https://t.co/9SeyMVx8uy
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) March 6, 2022
Should he pick the Steelers, there may be a deal already in place.
If Aaron Rodgers gives the green light to the Packers and chooses the Pittsburgh Steelers there is already a deal in place. #Steelers #NFL
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) March 5, 2022
The more likely scenarios, however, seem to involve the Titans and Broncos. Green Bay is reportedly avoiding dealing with teams in the NFC.
While the Packers await final word from Aaron Rodgers, other teams have contacted them, I'm told. They don't want to trade him in NFC. DEN and TEN are interested, PIT has made no overtures. Will seek massive return if he is dealt. Rodgers also seeking top market QB compensation.
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 5, 2022
So, reports out of Denver are that the Broncos are ready to offer the 9th pick this year, their second-round pick this year and next year’s first for Aaron Rodgers. To beat that, the Steelers would have to offer more. Anyone really believe that’s happening? Or prudent?
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) March 6, 2022
It will be interesting to see what Rodgers ultimately decides. Wherever he lands, he’ll turn that organization into an instant championship contender in 2022.