Packers GM talks about Aaron Rodgers’ future in Green Bay amid uncertainty: ‘All options are on the table’
Aaron Rogers maybe came out of his hiding place of darkness last week, but his future in the NFL is still unclear.
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst spoke to reporters on Tuesday and revealed that he and Rodgers have had nothing to do with each other this offseason other than exchanging a few text messages.
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks to reporters during the NFL Combine tournament at the Indiana Convention Center February 21. October 28, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
“He’s a great player, but until we have these conversations, I think all options are on the table right now,” Gutekunst told the NFL Combine when asked if he wants Rodgers back for the 2023 season, ESPN reported. “But we really need these conversations. We want it to be better for Green Bay Packerswhat is best for Aaron. So, we’ll come back to that as soon as these conversations take place.”
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Rogers showed up last week four days in isolation what the four-time MVP said was to “think everything, my future, and then make the decision that I think is best for me moving forward and in the best interests of my happiness.”
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers retires from the field after defeating the Chicago Bears September 27–10. February 18, 2022 at Lambo Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Gutekunst said he hopes both parties can come to a decision on Rogers’ future before free agency begins on March 15.
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“Of course, I think that before the advent of free will, this would be good,” Gutekunst said. “I don’t know if there is anything solid, but I think it would be good for our football team.”
Rodgers’ decision will have a big impact on fellow Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love.
Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love of the Packers before a Tennessee Titans game at Lambeau Field on November 11. September 17, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Love, who was drafted in the first round 2020 NFL Draftstarted just one game since joining the league.
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Gutekunst spoke about Love on Tuesday, saying he thinks the young quarterback is ready for more reps.
“He definitely needs to play,” Gutekunst said. “I think this is the next step in his progress. I think he’s ready for it. Not every quarterback comes into this league ready to go out and play. I think he needed a little time, but over the last year and a half or so, we have seen that this is the next step in his development. He needs to go out and play.”
Paulina Dedage of Fox News contributed to this report.