The Green Bay Packers have made it clear that they are exploring options to trade quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The team has stated that they are not looking to trade him within the NFC but rather within the AFC. The New York Jets have become favorites to land Rodgers, with owner Woody Johnson saying he would “happily” give up the two first-round picks it would take to acquire him in what would be a blockbuster NFL trade. .
A-Rod to the Jets?
Trade rumors surrounding Rodgers have been making the rounds for some time, with the quarterback himself expressing his frustrations with the team’s management. Rodgers doesn’t have a no-trade clause in his contract, which means the Packers don’t need his permission to trade him. This is a significant advantage for the team, as they can explore options without restrictions.
Sweet Caroline: @peter_king believes the #Packers would want “at least 2 first round picks” in any trade for QB Aaron Rodgers.
King believes #Jets owner @woodyjohnson4 “would gladly pay” that price + said cap over the next 2 years is a combined $48.3 million. #TakeFlight #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/p9lq0Em5w8
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) January 23, 2023
The Jets, who need a quarterback, have been the most vocal team in their search for Rodgers. The team has struggled in recent years, with the lack of a consistent quarterback being one of the main problems.
With Rodgers, they would have a proven leader and a quarterback who could take them to the next level. The Jets have the cap space and draft capital to make a deal happen, and it looks like they’re willing to do whatever it takes to bring Rodgers to New York.
Rodgers remains one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and despite reaching the winter of his career, he can still perform at a high level.
Rodgers is a Super Bowl winner and has been named league MVP four times, including back-to-back MVP wins in 2020 and 2021. Still, it seems like a heavy price to pay for a 39-year-old quarterback, but Rodgers he thinks he can still play at this level for a few good years.
Regardless of what happens, it will be fun to see how this saga unfolds in the coming months.
