The Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers are at an impasse. While the Packers franchise is desperate to hold on to their star quarterback, Rodgers seems to be done with the franchise.
Following an MVP campaign in 2020, Aaron Rodgers reportedly seeks a move out of Green Bay following his constant run-ins with the Green Bay Packers front office.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Despite the franchise offering him a bumper two-year contract extension as per NFL insider Adam Schefter, Aaron Rodgers is still not convinced about returning to play for the Packers again in 2021.
So with the Packers franchise failing to change Rodgers’ mind, perhaps some convincing from the world’s fastest man might do the trick.
Usain Bolt hopeful of Aaron Rodgers return to Green Bay in 2021
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt is a Green Bay Packers fan. And thus his love for the franchise trickles over to his admiration for their star QB Aaron Rodgers as well.
READ MORE – Playing Beyond 45? Seven-Time Super Bowl Winner Tom Brady Doesn’t Rule It Out
While talking to Sports Illustrated, Bolt was asked about the current situation surrounding his Rodgers and the Packers. And it seems like the Jamaican sprinter would do anything to get the star QB back to Green Bay.
“I would beg Aaron Rodgers to stay,” Bolt said. “Last year, we were very close, so close. This year, after the draft, we got a lot of good players and a lot of guys that stayed, you know what I mean? Davante Adams and everybody.”
"Aaron Rodgers, please stay at Green Bay. We need you."@usainbolt doesn't want to see Rodgers leave his beloved Packers 😢 pic.twitter.com/rlqNfxABVh
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 22, 2021
And in an impassioned plea, Bolt begged the 2020 NFL MVP to stick around with his favorite NFL franchise. “I need Aaron Rodgers to stay. Please stay! We need you!”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
With training camp almost around the corner, a big decision regarding Rodgers’ future is on the horizon. Failure to turn up would likely indicate that Rodgers is well and truly done with the franchise.
And while the Packers could still refuse to trade him, the quarterback could well sit out the entirety of the 2021 NFL campaign to force a move through next season.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
How things might unravel remains a bit of a mystery. And perhaps Aaron Rodgers wants to keep it that way. But a decision regarding his future is now going to arrive sooner than later as the new season starts in less than 50 days.