Aaron Rodgers Shares Honest Feelings About the Packers

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Felipe Reis Aceti | Last updated May 27, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Aaron Rodgers is the most talented thrower of the football in NFL history and arguably the greatest quarterback in Green Bay Packers history. Over 15 seasons as the team’s starting quarterback, he won five MVP awards—four regular season MVPs and one Super Bowl MVP—while earning four First-Team All-Pro selections and 10 Pro Bowl honors.

It was not always sunshine and rainbows in Rodgers’ relationship with the team. In April 2021, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Rodgers was so disgruntled with the organization that he did not want to remain with the team. Despite that, he stayed and led Green Bay to the No. 1 seed in the NFC during the 2021 season, earning his fourth regular season MVP award.

During a recent appearance on the YNK podcast with Mike Stud, followed by a fan Q&A, the future first-ballot Hall of Famer shared his thoughts on Green Bay and addressed the possibility of signing a one-day contract to retire as a Packer.

"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 is not in a hurry to sign a ceremonial contract with the Packers, but the memories from his childhood give him a meaningful reason to consider it.

"I've thought about that, but I don't understand what the reason for that is," he noted. "At the same time, I grew up a 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?"

The Packers traded Rodgers to the New York Jets in 2023, where he spent two seasons. He is currently a free agent, and rumors suggest he may soon sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Rodgers signs with Pittsburgh, their Sunday Night Football clash with the Packers in Week 8 would become an even bigger storyline and draw massive viewership.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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