Pat McAfee Reveals Aaron Rodgers Almost Hung Up His Helmet During Contract Discussions With Packers: ‘A Lot of Contemplation of Potential Retirement’

The punter-turned-sports media mogul Pat McAfee maintains a bromance with superstar Aaron Rodgers. The former punter is a credible source for getting out NFL news to the outside world.

Even the recent revelation of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Green Bay Packers was aired through his talk show. McAfee mentioned that Rodgers had serious contemplations of potential retirement from the game. But she has chosen to come back.

On Monday, The 38 years old quarterback extended his contract for the upcoming season. However, there is no official deal as of now, but the contract will certainly make him the highest-paid quarterback.

Aaron Rodgers will sign a lucrative deal

As soon as the news broke out, fans and celebrities applauded Rodgers’ decision. At the same time, rumors for his contract money started spreading through social media. Reports even claimed that Rodgers has accepted a whopping $200 million contract for 4 years with the Packers.

However, quashing all the speculations, McAfee threw light on the reality. No such negotiations have been carried out so far, but a friendly cap deal is certainly on the way for Rodgers and Green Bay. If A-Rod wants to be the highest-paid QB, then he will have to surpass Patrick Mahomes. Who closed the deal at $45 million per year on average.

Pat McAfee: A go-to-buddy for Rodgers

It is not the first time Rodgers is seeking McAfee’s help for public appearances. The veteran QB often makes announcements through the talk show, and a special segment is dedicated to him. On Tuesdays, Rodgers comes on the show with McAfee and entertains his football fans for a complete one hour. Rodgers has shared his thoughts on retirement and his future goals in past episodes.

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During the initial stages of his tenure, he openly expressed his discontent and failures with his fans. As the show progressed, Rodgers became a regular guest for McAfee giving first-hand reviews on all happenings in the NFL world. His discussion had always been fruitful for the followers of the game and getting insights on how professionals deal with their problems.

The 2021 season saw frequent interactions between Rodgers and McAfee. They hinted at a possible retirement of Rodgers from the NFL world, but this update would have delighted his fans. All eyes are now on the contract as the league kickstarts soon.

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