Published 09:49 IST, April 30th 2021

What happened to Aaron Rodgers? Why doesn't Rodgers want to return to Packers?

What happened to Aaron Rodgers? According to recent reports, Aaron Rodgers is "disgruntled" with the Green Bay Packers and does not want to return.

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Drafted as . 24 Round 1 pick in 2005, Aaron Rodgers has been with Green Bay Packers for his entire NFL career. He led team to Super Bowl XLV and has even broken multiple NFL stat records with team. However, all does t seem well with team, as reports suggest that reigning MVP is t looking forwards to return to Packers. So fans have questioned - 'What happened to Aaron Rodgers?'. Here is more on Aaron Rodgers Packers status at moment -

Aaron Rodgers Packers future in jeopardy? What happened to Aaron Rodgers?

As per ESPN, Rodgers is apparently unhappy with Packers organization and is t er to return to team for upcoming season. team is apparently aware of situation. According to reports, team president Mark Murphy, general manr Brian Gutekunst, and he coach Matt LaFleur have flown in to meet him on separate trips. organization is definitely concerned about Rodgers' feelings and trying to reach out to him. 

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"As we've stated since season ended, we are committed to Aaron in 2021 and beyond," Gutekunst said while speaking to ESPN. He ded that Rodgers has been a vital part of team's success, and y are looking forwards to ar title with him leing ir team. Over past few months, it is clear that Packers are t interested in tring ir 37-year-old QB. 

According to certain Aaron Rodgers contract reports, teams have been inquiring about a tre. Some days ago, San Francisco 49ers inquired about a Rodgers tre. In January, Los Angeles Rams asked about QB in January. y ultimately tred for Matw Stafford. Sources have stated that teams have inquired, but t me a tre offer yet. Packers, on ir end, have declined teams like Rams. 

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Reports also d that Rodgers is possibly unhappy because of various reasons. One includes last year's draft, where Packers ended up tring up to pick a QB with ir first-round pick. Rodgers' comments about his return have remained vague, while he apparently has told people he does t wish to do so. If he is tred, Rodgers will first one to do so a year after winning MVP hour. 

Aaron Rodgers contract details

That being said, Packers have apparently offered Rodgers a new contract extension as well. In March, Rodgers' contract with team would earn him a $6.8 million bonus. If he h signed it as a signing bonus, $4.5 million would have been freed in cap . However, Rodgers has refused to sign conversion. Rodgers, signed to a four-year, $134,000,000, has also apparently refused contract negotiations. 

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NFL draft results: What were Round one 2021 NFL Draft picks?

  1. Trevor Lawrence, QB (Clemson) – Jacksonville Jaguars
  2.  Zach Wilson, QB (BYU) – New York Jets
  3. Trey Lance, QB (rth Dakota State) – San Francisco 49ers (from Miami Dolphins through Houston Texans)
  4. Kyle Pitts, TE (Florida) – Atlanta Falcons
  5. Ja’Marr Chase, WR (LSU) – Cincinnati Bengals
  6. Jaylen Wdle, WR (Alabama) – Miami Dolphins (from Philelphia Eagles)
  7. Penei Sewell, OT (Oregon) – Detroit Lions
  8. Jaycee Horn, CB (South Carolina) – Carolina Panrs
  9. Patrick Surtain II, CB (Alabama) – Denver Broncos
  10. DeVonta Smith, WR (Alabama) – Philelphia Eagles (from Dallas Cowboys)                                                       

09:49 IST, April 30th 2021