Aaron Rodgers’ next move has never been more uncertain as he wraps up his 17th season with the Packers; Robbie Gould scored the game-winning 45-yard field goal as time expired to see the San Francisco 49ers beat Green Bay in the NFC division playoffs on Saturday.
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers could part ways during a tough offseason in Green Bay.
After losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs Saturday night at Lambo Field, Rodgers’ next move has never been more uncertain as he wraps up his 17th season with the Packers.
“I’m going to take some time and talk to people around and then take a break and make a decision – obviously in front of a free agent,” Rodgers said after Saturday’s game. “But it’s fresh now. This is, of course, a little shocking. Definitely looking forward to having a good week after the NFC Championship to enjoy the preparation and then start thinking about some things. .”
The Packers are projected to exceed the 2022 salary cap by $44.8 million, with other major decisions sharing priority with Rogers’ result. Wide receiver Davante Adams wants to become the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver and said last year that there would be no hometown discount for Green Bay accommodation.
To keep Rogers, the Packers had to sign him to a long-term contract. His 2022 maximum pay is $46 million, which Rodgers deliberately negotiated last offseason when his disdain for the front office became known.
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But Rogers wants more. On Saturday, he openly stated that he was not in favor of the recovery situation and had previously stated that he wanted to contribute to the staff around him.
“I think this thing will definitely look different in Green Bay,” Rogers said. “There are a lot of decisions, a lot of guys with opportunities, so it will be interesting to see how things look in the future. But I am grateful for this time, for this team.
“Very disappointed, frustrated, disappointed with how I played tonight, disappointed with how it ended, but still deeply grateful for this season and these guys.”
Rogers said that the questions raised and subsequent changes made him wonder if a Super Bowl was possible with the franchise.
