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January 8, 2023: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 12 waits on the sideline to enter the game during a football game against the Detroit Lions in Green Bay, Wisconsin. /Cal Media Green Bay United States of America – ZUMAc04_ 20230108_zaf_c04_237 Copyright: xKirstenxSchmittx

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January 8, 2023: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 12 waits on the sideline to enter the game during a football game against the Detroit Lions in Green Bay, Wisconsin. /Cal Media Green Bay United States of America – ZUMAc04_ 20230108_zaf_c04_237 Copyright: xKirstenxSchmittx
The Green Bay Packers’ 2021 season left much to be desired, prompting intense discussions among team members and coaches alike about their future direction. But the plot thickened as General Manager Brian Gutekunst recently revealed their potential trade talks with the New York Jets and the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ potential return.
Gutekunst dropped a bombshell by publicly accusing the star quarterback. As the Packers navigate their uncertain future, the question on everyone’s mind is: will Rodgers return, or will the team have to forge ahead without him?
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Packers GM responds to Rodgers’ accusations
A reporter asked Brian Gutekunst, after Aaron Rodgers said everything he did a couple of years ago and then came out a couple of weeks ago saying you went behind his back to shop him, how did the last couple of months transpire from your perspective?
Brian Gutekunst responded, “I didn’t really take his comments like that and it’s certainly not true.”
As per Brian, we had a good conversation after the season, but as we were unable to reach him in order to get any response, I had to do my job and reach out to see who was interested in potentially trading for him. Shopping for him was never part of that.
“I was really looking forward to the conversations with Aaron to see how you fit into that.”, per Brian.
More from #Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on trade talks with the #Jets, and why plans changed when it came to Aaron Rodgers’ potential return to Green Bay: https://t.co/S13bQu6FuW pic.twitter.com/kxFsRGGBT0
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 28, 2023
Brian also mentioned that they had intended for Rodgers to play beyond the last season, but after a disappointing season and failed attempts to have conversations with him, the team had to make some decisions.
Confusion surrounds the truth of the situation
Gutekunst shed some light on the team’s thought process. Rodgers‘ representatives informed the team that Rodgers wanted to be traded to the Jets when the team attempted to reach out.
“We went through his representatives to try to kind of talk to him about where we’re going with the team and at that time they informed us they would like to be traded to the Jets.” the Green Bay Packers GM stated.

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August 7, 2016 – Canton, Ohio, United States – (L-R) Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7), quarterback Marquis Williams (9), quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and quarterback Joe Callahan (6) before the NFL American Football Herren USA Hall of Fame Game against the Indianapolis Colts. The game was cancelled due to poor field conditions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. NFL 2016: Hall of Fame Game – Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts – ZUMAw109 | Reuters
Gutekunst’s frank discussion has left fans wondering what the future holds for the Packers without their star quarterback at the helm.
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Despite the undeniable disappointment of losing such a key player, Gutekunst made it abundantly clear that the team had to forge ahead and make tough choices for the betterment of the franchise.
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We’ve heard Rodgers’ comments before, and it’s difficult to determine who’s being truthful and who’s not. As a result, there’s a sense of confusion surrounding the situation.
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