The inevitable divorce between the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers appears to be drawing ever closer. After two years of speculation and rumors, the Packers have granted the New York Jets permission to speak to the veteran quarterback, and Rodgers himself has yet to make any public decisions regarding his future.
The Packers’ move to grant permission to the Jets to speak with Rodgers is the clearest indication yet that the team is ready to move on. Despite Rodgers’ stellar performance in 2020, the team’s front office appears to be ready to move in a different direction.
For Rodgers, the decision to move on from the Packers is likely a difficult one. Over the course of his career, Rodgers has become synonymous with the Green Bay franchise, and he has become a beloved figure among the team’s fan base. He has also won two MVP awards, a Super Bowl and a host of other accolades during his time in Green Bay.
Yet, the relationship between Rodgers and the Packers appears to be beyond repair. While the team has remained silent about the situation, it is clear that the two sides are headed for an inevitable divorce.
For Rodgers, the decision to leave Green Bay will open a new chapter in his career. Wherever he lands, he will have a chance to prove himself as a leader and a champion. As for the Packers, they will have to start the rebuilding process without the player who has been at the center of their success for the past 16 years.
