“This Looks Personal”: Aaron Rodgers Mural Leaves Fans Overflowing With Emotions as Jets Finalizes Trade With Packers

The star quarterback of the Packers, Aaron Rodgers is now traded to the Jets. After 18 years of playing for the Packers, it was an emotional moment for both Rodgers and his fans. Also, he chose to wear No 8 with the Jets, which is his college-time jersey number. The four-time MVP, Aaron Rodgers’ remarkable talent and skills have earned him the title “King in the North.” This nickname is so beloved that a local artist created a mural in 2021 featuring Rodgers as a regal figure, which has become an iconic symbol of the fans’ adoration for him.

However, everything changed in a matter of hours when news broke about Rodgers’ trade. The same artist who had painted the Rodgers mural posted a time-lapse video on Instagram.

Aaron Rodgers mural represents the end of an era for Packers fans

A mural created by local artist Beau Thomas in 2021 as a tribute to Rodgers has become a symbol of this sentiment. The mural depicted Rodgers wearing a crown with the words “King in the North” next to him and had become a beloved landmark for fans, representing their admiration for his success on the field. However, just hours after news broke about his trade, Thomas posted a time-lapse video on Instagram showing him painting over the mural while playing Boys II Men’s ‘It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday’.

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The video showed the artist covering up the mural with black paint and a white skull, symbolizing an end to an era in the Green Bay Packers. In his caption, he wrote “End of an Era…” capturing fans’ mixed emotions as they said goodbye to their star quarterback who had brought them many unforgettable moments and victories over time.

With the announcement of Aaron Rodgers, the Packers’ ace quarterback, being dealt to the Jets, Packers fans were torn. Rodgers’ departure after 18 years with the team, combined with his decision to wear his college jersey number, No 8, with the Jets, contributed to the trade’s intrigue.

Fans share emotional responses

The response from fans after the mural was painted over had a range of emotions. Some expressed feelings of sadness and loss, while others still held Aaron Rodgers in high regard as one of the best quarterbacks. Comments such as “His absence will be deeply felt 😢” and “Forever a legend in GB” conveyed the emotional bond that fans shared with Rodgers and their gratitude for his time with the team.

Despite the change, some fans continued to hold onto their admiration for Rodgers, with sentiments like, “This looks personal”, and “Still reigning supreme in the North. Just not for Green Bay.”

This highlighted the profound impact that Rodgers had on Green Bay, even after moving on to another team. Overall, fan reactions demonstrated a blend of complicated emotions as they processed Rodgers’ departure from the Packers – ranging from sadness to admiration and appreciation for his legacy with the team.

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