Aaron Rodgers blockbuster trade incoming? Packers QB meets with Jets ahead of possible Packers departure
The reality of Aaron Rodgers leaving the Green Bay Packers and joining the New York Jets doesn’t seem to be very far off. Latest reports suggest that the Super Bowl XLV champ met with the Jets on Monday.
Rodgers recently completed his darkness retreat and has been making some noise. He went on the "Aubrey Marcus Podcast" to discuss his time away and future plans in the NFL.
An interesting point he brought up during the podcast was about his mentor, Brett Favre’s decision to join the Jets. He also didn’t shy away from mentioning on the podcast that he’s ready to have direct conversations with the Packers.
"I'm open to all honest and direct conversations. If they (Green Bay) feel like it's in the best interest of the team, so be it. That wouldn't offend me. It wouldn't make me feel like a victim. I wouldn't have any animosity toward the team."
As we connect the dots, it looks like a break-up between the Packers and Aaron Rodgers is imminent. As of today, Rodgers has met with the Jets. Based on reports from NFL insider Trey Wingo, it seems the Packers quarterback is ready to move to the Big Apple.
Per sources. Aaron Rodgers and the Jets had conversations today. While nothing is imminent Rodgers is open to the idea of going to NY
How does Aaron Rodgers affect the quarterback market?
The Packers have been tired of Aaron Rodgers in the past few years, although they have given him a huge $150 million extension. Rodgers and the Packers did not have a good run in the 2022 NFL season. They were kicked out of playoff contention by the Detroit Lions in the final Week 18 game.
At this point, the Packers are ready to move on and go ahead with Jordan Love as their starting quarterback.
How will this situation pan out? We’ll have to wait and watch as the NFL's free agency intensifies.
As for the quarterback situation in the league, Derek Carr shook the market by joining hands with the New Orleans Saints. He agreed to a four-year $150 million contract. The four-time Pro Bowler went from the ever-competitive AFC West division to the least competitive NFC South.
To top this off, the Seahawks signed quarterback Geno Smith to a three-year $105 million contract extension to keep him until the 2025 NFL season. Lamar Jackson is yet to strike a long-term deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Will he get the franchise tag? Or will the Ravens find common ground to sign a massive contract?
If the Jets do end up getting a four-time MVP in Aaron Rodgers (who's owed $60 million if he plays), they will have to send at least multiple future first-round picks to Green Bay and may also have to give monetary compensation.