Aaron Rodgers Finalizing Agreement to Play for Green Bay

Aaron Rodgers will play with the Packers after all

It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. The franchise quarterback has been publicly dissatisfied with his situation with the team. Just last week, reports surfaced that he turned down a contract extension with the team. It seemed like he may never play with the team again.

Now, the 2020 MVP is likely return to play with the Packers for the 2021 season. Rodgers is working on finalizing a new agreement with Green Bay.

The new agreement has a number of conditions. It completely voids the 2023 season from his current contract, which would have been the final year on the deal. Apparently, the Packers will also have to be willing to trade Rodgers after this season.

Additionally, it gives Green Bay some cap room flexibility.

What does this mean for the NFL?

Assuming the deal gets completed, the Green Bay Packers will remain among the top teams in the NFL. Additionally, young quarterback Jordan Love will have to wait another season before taking the reigns.

Barring any major surprises, the Packers should still be the best team in their division, the NFC North.

Aaron Rodgers brought a Super Bowl to Green Bay in 2011 — we’ll see if he can do it one more time a decade later.

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