Packers don't want to trade Aaron Rodgers to an NFC team

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Packers reportedly don't want to trade Aaron Rodgers to an NFC team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 3/5/22

The Green Bay Packers would obviously prefer that Aaron Rodgers play for them in 2022. If they are forced to trade him, however, they have a preference on where they would like to send him.

The Packers have made it clear that they do not want to trade Rodgers to an NFC rival, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Other teams have reached out to the Packers about Rodgers, and Green Bay would demand a “massive return” if they are forced to move the star quarterback.

While the Packers await final word from Aaron Rodgers, other teams have contacted them, I'm told. They don't want to trade him in NFC. DEN and TEN are interested, PIT has made no overtures. Will seek massive return if he is dealt. Rodgers also seeking top market QB compensation.

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 5, 2022

Notably, the three teams Rodgers has been linked to in trade rumors are all in the AFC. That is almost certainly not a coincidence. It strongly suggests that a deal may not be feasible for one quarterback-needy NFC team, even if Rodgers would want to go there.

New reports suggest that Rodgers is legitimately torn regarding his playing future. He appears to have options if he does want to leave Green Bay, but there is no hint on when that decision might be made.

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

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