The Green Bay Packers’ veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers seems to have been released by the franchise after 18 years of successive relationships, which are coming to an end in a bitter way for the professional.
The 2022–2023 season wasn’t anywhere near successful for the Packers and Rodgers, as they both coordinated a display of poor performance. They blew their comfortable chance to play in the playoffs by losing to the already-eliminated Detroit Lions in the last game of the regular season.
The veteran quarterback appears to be leaving the franchise after a string of poor performances, but his age suggests an uncertain future.
What is the latest on Aaron Rodgers’ future in the NFL?
For quite a time, the 39-year-old was heavily linked with the Las Vegas Raiders, as per speculation. Former teammate Davante Adams has also hinted at a reunion in the Raiders locker room.
However, the veteran sports journalist Peter King recently suggested another possibility for the Raiders. He thinks the Raiders wouldn’t go for Rodgers at this stage of his career as a starter, but rather they have better opportunities in the upcoming draft.
After a breakup with Derek Carr, the Raiders are in need of a quarterback, and with the seventh pick in the draft, they might go for long-term consideration for the team. Furthermore, the Raiders, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Carolina Panthers have quarterback picks in the top ten.
According to the NFL Insider, the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player might be a suitable backup option. In that case, the Chicago Bears have the upper hand with a number one pick and a content young quarterback. If they were to sign Aaron, he might’ve contributed a huge amount of input from his vast experience.
With King’s analysis, the 2010 Super Bowl champion might see himself in a conundrum and leave the Packers with an inevitable future. Whatever decision is made, fans will always want to see the legend bid a magnificent farewell to his illustrious career.
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