Aaron Rodgers hints at quick decision on NFL future, Jets speculation says 'There's a ticking clock'
As the NFL free agency negotiation window approaches on March 13, Aaron Rodgers' decision-making process becomes clearer. The question remains whether the Green Bay Packers quarterback will play his 19th NFL football season and where he will potentially suit up for that season.
Rodgers' options appear to have narrowed down to retirement or joining the New York Jets via trade after Packers team president Mark Murphy stated the team's desire to move on from their longest-tenured player and all-time passing touchdowns leader to usher in the Jordan Love era.
During the RX Flag Football Charity Event in Laguna Beach, California on Saturday, Rodgers sat down with former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall, a former Jet, for the "I AM ATHLETE" podcast. In the interview, Rodgers acknowledged the need for the Packers to know his football future plans.
When asked about the timeline of his decision-making process regarding his plans for 2023, Rodgers replied, "I think it won't be long, there's a time limit for all of this."
As the NFL free agency negotiation window approaches, Aaron Rodgers' decision-making process is becoming clearer. The Green Bay Packers quarterback has yet to confirm if he will play in the 2023 NFL season, and if he does, which team he will play for. Currently, his options seem to be limited to retiring or joining the New York Jets via trade. This follows Green Bay's team president, Mark Murphy, indicating that the team wants to move on from its longest-tenured player and all-time passing touchdowns leader to bring in a new era with Jordan Love.
Rodgers has multiple years remaining on his three-year, $150 contract extension with the Packers, and the team had to give him permission to speak with the Jets, something they did to help "reach a resolution that works not only for Aaron, but for us," according to Murphy.
At the RX Flag Football Charity Event in Laguna Beach, California, Rodgers spoke with former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall for the "I AM ATHLETE" podcast, acknowledging the need for the Packers to know his football future plans. When asked about the timeline for his decision-making process, Rodgers said, "I think it won't be long, there's a time limit for all of this."
Rodgers met with Jets owner Woody Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas, head coach Robert Saleh, and former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, one of Rodgers' former offensive coordinators in Green Bay, earlier this week. However, Rodgers remained tight-lipped about what was discussed, saying only, "It's always interesting meeting important figures in the sport."
If Rodgers chooses to continue his football career with the Jets, he indicated that he wouldn't feel like an "all-timer" with the franchise if he only played there for one season. He has taken his football career year-to-year for the last two seasons, deciding each offseason about whether or not to keep playing in the NFL. Rodgers also pushed back on the idea that a player, even a great one, can be an "all-time" figure for an NFL franchise if they only played for that team for a year or two.
The entire NFL and its fans are eagerly awaiting Rodgers' career decision, which will jumpstart the rest of the 2023 offseason.
