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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers shares a moment with former quarterback Brett Favre during a ceremony for the late Bart Starr at halftime of the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers shares a moment with former quarterback Brett Favre during a ceremony for the late Bart Starr at halftime of the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers has put the NFL world on edge. His departure to the ‘darkness retreat’ left fans on a cliffhanger of sorts. The QB’s future has become a major topic of discussion this off-season. The uncertainty of Rodgers’ decision has left fans wary and impatient.
But now, the QB has returned from contemplative isolation. Sooner or later, A-Rod will have to reveal his choice. A recent update about who holds power in the Rodgers-Packers dynamic has added an escalated level of suspense. So, is A-Rod going to extend his stay with the Packers or leave for greener pastures?
Aaron Rodgers may have the upper hand in the matter of what his future entails
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Aaron Rodgers’ extended silence on his future in the league is understandable. After spending his entire career at Green Bay, the proposition of moving away, or retiring is not the kind of decision one makes on a whim. The Packers seemed eager to move on from the QB and their hesitancy might point at something bigger afoot.
#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers “basically has veto-power over any trade destination due to his contract and retirement threat.”, @tompelissero said
Rodgers doesn’t officially have a “no-trade” clause in his deal but still holds the same type of power if the Packers want to trade him. pic.twitter.com/8UcnA2rabt
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 23, 2023
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, a final decision hinges more on Rodgers’ say on the matter. The $150 million extension and lax contract clauses reportedly make him wield the upper hand when it comes to power dynamics.
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Part of NFL Insider Dov Kleinman’s tweet said, “Rodgers doesn’t officially have a “no-trade” clause in his deal but still holds the same type of power if the Packers want to trade him.” Here’s how the NFL world reacted.
Rodgers had the NFL world on pins and needles
Impatient fans bellowed in earnest. While Rodgers seems to have an endless amount of patience, the same can’t be said for the NFL world. One fan exasperatedly said,
Can he just make a decision already.
— Kevin Parrish Jr (@KevinParrishJr) February 23, 2023
Other users exclaimed
He holding the packers hostage LMAOOOOOO
— Icy 🏝❄️ – Klutch Agent (@23rdwonder) February 23, 2023
Bro is really holding the packers hostage. Brady would never 🥱🥱
— Tatum MVP SZN (43-17) (@DrRhamondre) February 23, 2023
These users bluntly stated
Just retire bro
— king sh!t of fucc mountain (@deebeecooper3) February 23, 2023
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Packers need to move on.
— Daniel B (@Danielsrotaryo1) February 23, 2023
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The NFL world is counting on a final decision from Aaron Rodgers. As the QB completed his time in the darkness retreat, fans will hope that their long wait will come to a decisive end. Those who are invested in this saga, which has gone on for months, will hope that the QB’s oneness with the dark has shed light on the decision of his future.
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