Aaron Rodgers turns down NFC powerhouse in potential summer trade

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Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Aaron Rodgers and what he will do this offseason has and will continue to dominate the headlines. The Green Bay Packers quarterback finished his 18th season in the NFL and now there are rumors as to whether he will return for a 19th season.

At the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am event in California, Rodgers addressed rumors of playing for the San Francisco 49ers next season.

Golf broadcaster Colt Knost asked the four-time NFL MVP if he had any news to share. The Packers star told Knost of his level of interest in being traded to the 49ers.

Rodgers said:

"Not going to San Fran."
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The quarterback spoke about him playing for his childhood team as there is uncertainty as to where Aaron Rodgers and what his NFL future will be. This season was one to forget for the 39-year-old as the Packers finished the regular season with an 8 - 9 record. He threw for 3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

His 26 touchdowns are tied for the fourth-fewest in a season since becoming the Packers' full-time starter in the 2008 season. The 12 interceptions marked just the third time he's thrown double-digit interceptions in his career. The last time was back in the 2010 season, when he threw 11 of them.

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As a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Rodgers doesn't lack options in what his future could be if he decides to move on from the Green Bay Packers this offseason.

If Aaron Rodgers does decide to stay with the Packers, he will earn around $60 million in salary. Yet, there are at least two franchises that are reportedly interested in the Super Bowl 45 MVP.


Aaron Rodgers could find himself playing on either the East or West Coast in 2023

Rodgers has been the entirety of his NFL career in the American heartland of Wisconsin and is one of the most-known athletes in the state's history. However, there are reports that the 10-time Pro Bowler could be getting a change of scenery.

Both options would have him playing in the AFC for the first time ever as the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets are two possible destinations.

The Raiders present the opportunity for Rodgers to reunite with his former Packers teammate in wide receiver Davante Adams. For the Jets, it would be an opportunity to play for a team that could be a quarterback away from winning a Super Bowl like Tom Brady was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Let's see what happens to Aaron Rodgers this off-season.


If you use any of the above quotes, please credit the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and H/T Sportskeeda.

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