Aaron Rodgers sets record straight on his feelings toward the Packers and what he thinks of his future with the organization

The final few years of Aaron Rodgers on the Green Bay Packers weren't exactly easy. From the team's decision to draft Jordan Love in 2020 through Rodgers' trade to the New York Jets in 2023, there were a lot of rumors, question marks, and a clear tension between the quarterback and the front office.

Two years later, though, everything seems to be in a much better and calmer place. In an interview on the 'YNK podcast' with Mike Stud and a Q&A session with fans, the veteran quarterback talked about how he feels towards the Packers and if he would consider signing a one-day contract someday to retire as a member of the organization.

"There's a lot of love for me and how I feel about the team," Rodgers said. "If I do or I don't (retire as a Packer), I don't think it should make a difference. I'm not sure yet. If they approached me about it, I probably would."

Rodgers doesn't feel any type of urgency to sign a symbolic contract with the Packers, but his childhood memories make a good reason for him to do it.

"I've thought about that, but I don't understand what the reason for that is," Rodgers added. "At the same time, I grew up a (San Francisco 49ers) fan and most of my favorite players retired as a Niner. Jerry Rice, who went to three other teams, came back and retired as a Niner, so I understand the cool thing about it. But if I didn't do it, would that make a difference in how I'm viewed in the Packers' eyes?"

Better relationship

Back in his days, Brett Favre left the Packers under much tenser circumstances, especially after he played two seasons for the rival Minnesota Vikings. Favre didn't sign a contract to retire a Packer, and only had his number 4 retired after five years.

The Packers have already given indications that, as expected, Aaron Rodgers will be in the Packers Hall of Fame and will have his number 12 retired once he retires from football.

"I want to thank Aaron Rodgers for all he did in his remarkable 18-year career," Packers president Mark Murphy said back in 2023. "Aaron was a great player for us for 18 years. He will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. We will bring him back and retire his number at the appropriate time."

Rodgers was a first-round pick by the Packers back in 2005. He took over as the starter in 2008, and played at a high level for 15 years in Green Bay. Now, he's a free agent, and if he wants to keep playing, it sounds like the Pittsburgh Steelers are the most logical option. And if Rodgers doesn't play for the Vikings, there's little reason for any extra friction between the quarterback and his old team.