Aaron Rodgers addresses next steps with Packers, NFL future

Saturday night’s 13-10 playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers may have been the last time we see Aaron Rodgers in a Green Bay Packers uniform.

“I’m gonna take some time and have conversations with the folks around here and then take some time away and make a decision,” Rodgers said following the divisional round defeat.

If it is, he let those around the organization know how appreciative he is of them.

Rodgers was asked about how he thinks his legacy is cemented into Green Bay history and pointed to the relationships he’s established in his 17 years with the organization, thanking all who impacted his career, including staff, coaches, teammates and more.

“Just so much gratitude for this city and this organization and in such a long, long career here that I’m proud of,” Rodgers said. “Really thankful for all the men and women that work here and the men I have gotten to cross paths with coaches and players over the years.”

That may be his legacy off the field, but on it, one could argue that it’s even greater. In nearly two decades, Rodgers is largely expected to be a future first-ballot Hall of Fame selection thanks to 55,360 career passing yards on a 65.3 completion percentage through 213 games since 2005 and an impressive 449-93 touchdown to interception ratio.

His biggest claim to fame, however, came in 2011 when the Packers, led by Rodgers, defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-35 in Super Bowl XLV. Rodgers walked away with MVP honors thanks to completing 23-of-39 passing for 304 yards and three touchdowns.

The 38-year-old veteran and favorite to take home this season’s NFL MVP award hinted he wasn’t considering stepping away from the game.

“I”m still super competitive. I still know I can play at a high level,” Rodgers said. “So it’s gonna be a tough decision later. Things to weigh in the coming weeks.”