Exec blasts Aaron Rodgers for holding Packers 'hostage' in '22

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

NFL exec blasts Aaron Rodgers for holding Packers 'hostage' in 2022

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jason Burgos | Last updated 2/11/23

One NFL executive fully understands why the Green Bay Packers are more open to trading Aaron Rodgers than ever before. The anonymous exec says Rodgers held the team “hostage” for a massive contract extension in 2022 and didn’t deliver on the historic deal this season.

The Athletic NFL writer Mike Sando spoke to several NFL executives to get their opinion on the Rodgers-Packers situation, and one exec explained why they believe the team missed a big opportunity last year and why now Green Bay is definitely “done with” Rodgers.

“The time to jump off was last year. They missed the ability to maximize their compensation. And they missed the playoffs. When they moved Davante [Adams], they should have moved Aaron and said, ‘We are starting over and we have all these picks.'”

However, another league decision-maker took it even further by ripping Rodgers and explaining why the QB has earned a trade after showcasing a me-first mentality in landing a massive three-year, $150 million extension. The exec said:

“I think he showed his true colors last offseason when he held them hostage and took $50 million a year. He knew he could get his best deal from the Packers, and now that he has it, now that he has secured the bag, he is open to leaving.”

All indications are the Green Bay Packers will finally trade Rodgers this offseason. Several executives told Sando that the Tennessee Titans are a perfect fit for the veteran QB, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite being seen as a favorite to secure a trade, the New York Jets are seen as an unlikely destination for the future Hall of Famer.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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