Aaron Rodgers hints at return to Packers in 2022: Ranking the QB's most likely teams for next season
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Is he really set to stay in Green Bay? And if not, who will lure him in?
Aaron Rodgers has found nothing but success since Matt LaFleur kicked off the next stage of the quarterback's Hall of Fame career in Green Bay. Rodgers' late-30s, in fact, have given him some of the best years he's seen at the NFL level. He and the Packers are on the verge of a third straight 13-win season, with eyes on a third straight NFC Championship bid and a second straight league MVP award for Rodgers. Suffice to say, the QB has reason to honor his contract with Green Bay through 2022.
Rodgers himself hinted at the possibility this week, telling reporters he has an improved relationship with Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and will make a "quick decision" after the 2021 campaign regarding his future. This comes, of course, after his months-long offseason feud with the franchise, in which he sought more input on team decisions and refused to deny trade rumors. The Packers reportedly appeased Rodgers prior to 2021 by reworking his contract and agreeing to reevaluate his standing after the season.
Now, with another playoff run and MVP race guaranteed, what is Rodgers' most likely destination in 2022, when he could conceivably be traded? Here's how we'd rank the potential suitors:
