A rumored surprise AFC team may make a significant trade to acquire Aaron Rodgers in the draft. Latest mock draft supports this speculation.
It is speculated that Aaron Rodgers may be available on the trade market this offseason as the Green Bay Packers are rumored to be open to parting with the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player. If Rodgers were to hit the trading block, it is expected that he would have multiple suitors, with the Indianapolis Colts being named as a potential destination. The Colts have been searching for a consistent quarterback since Andrew Luck retired in 2016 and are set to embark on their fourth consecutive year of seeking a new signal-caller.
Although Tom Brady is no longer an option, as he recently announced his retirement, there are still noteworthy prospects available, including Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppolo, who are both expected to move to new teams in 2023. With the fourth overall pick in the upcoming draft, the Colts have the bargaining power to acquire a player of Rodgers' caliber, and a recent mock draft predicts just that.
For the Packers, trading for the fourth overall pick could be an enticing possibility as it would provide them with the assets to build around their young quarterback, Jordan Love. Two first-round picks would likely be a valuable addition to their roster.
Acquiring Rodgers would greatly enhance the Colts' competitiveness in the AFC South division, which is currently home to the rebuilding Houston Texans, the underwhelming Tennessee Titans, and the up-and-coming Jacksonville Jaguars. However, there is a certain degree of risk involved, as Rodgers has not committed to playing in 2023, let alone beyond that season.
