NFC exec speculates on asking price for Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

NFC exec: Asking price for Aaron Rodgers two first-round picks, second-rounder

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 5/6/21

The Green Bay Packers have given teams no indication that they are open to trading Aaron Rodgers, but we now have an idea of what it might take to land the star quarterback should they change their mind.

ESPN’s Rob Demovsky said Thursday that he was told by a high-ranking NFC executive that the price in a potential Rodgers trade would be two first-round picks and a second-round pick. However, Demovsky noted that the price could be even higher due to the fact that the draft picks coming back to Green Bay would, in all likelihood, be late-round picks. Any team that acquired Rodgers would instantly be a playoff contender.

Demovsky also reiterated his report from Wednesday that the Packers are angry about teams tampering with Rodgers.

"Those inside the [Packers'] building are seething right now because they believe other teams have been tampering with Rodgers."

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— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) May 6, 2021

The Packers still want to work things out with Rodgers. If that becomes impossible, they would almost certainly trade him rather than forcing him to retire.

Rodgers reportedly wants the Packers to make at least one big move before he considers returning. Even if the team did that, the relationship might still be unsalvageable. Brett Favre seems to believe Rodgers has played his last snap in Green Bay.

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

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