Report: Aaron Rodgers reveals the latest on relationship with Green Bay Packers

A decision is likely nearing for MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers regarding his future with the Green Bay Packers. Unlike last offseason, Rodgers’ relationship with the Packers appears to be in a good spot, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

“The relationship is in as good a spot as it has been in quite a long time, leading to optimism and hope from many involved that he will choose to return,” Rapoport said. “No one knows for sure what Rodgers will do, except Rodgers, and no one will rush him to do it.”

Rodgers is expected to take the next few weeks way before making a decision on his future in Green Bay.

“I’ve had good conversations with Green Bay,” Rodgers said, via Rapoport, “and I’ll do some contemplating and make a decision here pretty quick.”

The Packers undoubtedly want Rodgers back. He has won two consecutive MVP awards, the third and fourth of his NFL career. This past season, Rodgers threw for 4,115 yards and 37 touchdowns with a league low four interceptions. He completed 68.9% of his passes.

Green Bay won 13 games in the regular season for the third straight season under head coach Matt LaFleur. But again, the Packers fell short in the playoffs. This season, the Packers earned the NFC’s top seed but lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

What a return to Green Bay would look like for Rodgers

If Rodgers does indeed return to Green Bay next season, it would be great news for the Packers. Even though the Packers are projected to be significantly over the salary cap with multiple key players to re-sign, including star wide receiver Davante Adams, bringing Rodgers back is a top priority.

To come back to the Packers, it would require a new contract for Rodgers, and that deal could be a significant one.

“Assuming he stays, Rodgers will need a new deal for the 2022 season, and sources say the Packers are willing to offer him a deal that makes him the highest-paid QB in the NFL on a per year basis — likely a short-term, perhaps two-year deal, with voidable years on the back end to make it work with the cap,” Rapoport said. “That would also allow the team more flexibility to tag wide receiver Davante Adams, along with other offseason moves.”

Unlike last offseason, there seems to be optimism and an overall positive feeling between Rodgers and Green Bay. No matter which way Rodgers ultimately goes, he wants to make sure that he gives the Packers ample time to take care of other important decisions.

“I think that should be enough time to make a decision by then. I don’t want to put myself on a specific date, but I do want to be sensitive to Davante and many other guys who have decisions to make on their own futures,” said Rodgers. “To drag it out past free agency would be disrespectful to the organization and to those guys, and that 100 percent will not happen.”