Aaron Rodgers unsure about future with Packers after NFC Championship Game loss

Aaron Rodgers is considered the favorite for the NFL's MVP award. However, that doesn't mean his future with the Green Bay Packers is stable. 

After Sunday's 31-26 NFC Championship Game loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rodgers admitted that he's unsure what the future holds for him in Green Bay. 

"[The Packers have] a lot of guys' futures that are uncertain -- myself included," Rodgers said, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. "That's what's sad about it, most, getting this far. Obviously, it's going to be an end at some point, whether we make it past this one or not, but just the uncertainty's tough and finality of it all."

The 37-year-old is under contract through 2023 after signing a $134 million extension in 2018. However, the Packers traded up in the 2020 draft to select Jordan Love, who could ultimately be Rodgers' replacement. 

If Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst believes Love can step in and be successful, Rodgers might be playing elsewhere in 2021. Despite the uncertainty, though, head coach Matt LaFleur said he definitely wants Rodgers back next season.

"I sure as hell hope so," LaFleur said. "I mean, the guy's the MVP of this league. He's the heart and soul of our football team. So, hell yeah, he better be back here. He's our leader, and you know, just so appreciative of him buying into what we're trying to get done around here and leading that group. His voice carries a lot of weight in that locker room and just, you know, I feel for him. Him being in this situation and for us not to get it done, man, it hurts."

After all, Rodgers did lead the Packers to the NFC Championship Game following a 13-3 regular season. The two-time MVP completed a career-high 70.7% of his passes for 4,299 yards and a career-high 48 touchdowns against just five interceptions. He also had 149 yards and three rushing scores.

During the NFC Championship Game, he completed 33-of-48 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns against one interception. 

If he, for some reason, doesn't return to the Packers in 2021, Rodgers will be one of the most sought-after quarterbacks on the market along with Detroit Lions veteran Matthew Stafford.