As far as we know, Aaron Rodgers will still be a Packer when he appears on Kenny Mayne's final episode of 'SportsCenter'. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W

Packers' Aaron Rodgers to appear on Kenny Mayne's final ESPN show

By Zac Wassink | Last updated May 18, 2021 5:11 PM ET

Green Bay Packers quarterback and reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers has not yet publicly spoken about his alleged issues with the front office that led to reports surfacing ahead of the opening night of this year's draft that he did not want to play another down for the club.

That may soon change.

Kenny Mayne, who announced on May 10 he's leaving ESPN after 27 years with the company, has tweeted that Rodgers will appear on "SportsCenter" next Monday night for Mayne's last show:

It’s going down.

5/24 11-east ESPN REGULAR@SportsCenter

Featuring:@S10Bird @JCrossover @AaronRodgers12 @MoneyLynch

Viewer discretion is advised.
— Kenny Mayne (@Kenny_Mayne) May 18, 2021

Packers wide receiver Davante Adams and running back Aaron Jones said last week they hope Rodgers will remain with Green Bay through the start of the season, but neither was able to offer any positive news for Packers fans. On Friday, head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters he had "nothing new to update" on the Rodgers situation but added: "We want him back in the worst way."

Rodgers continues to be linked with the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos in trade rumors and betting odds, but Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst has insisted he's not trading the 37-year-old who is signed through 2023.

Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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