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Aaron Rodgers: The Packers’ 2021 trip isn’t a “farewell tour”

Aaron Rodgers isn’t looking forward to his likely final season with the Packers in 2021, telling the media on Wednesday that he doesn’t want a “farewell tour.”
“I don’t know what’s going to happen after the season,” Rodgers said. “But I’m going to enjoy it with the appropriate perspective, for sure, and not look at it as I’m getting through this.”
Following the Love selection, Rodgers stated Wednesday that “the clock has started” on his last years with the Packers, adding that he didn’t want to be a “lame duck” in 2021.
In 2020, the three-time MVP led Green Bay to the NFC Championship game, which appeared to be Rodgers’ final game with the team.
Rodgers’ desire to quit the team was reported just before the 2021 draft in April, but as training camp approached, he changed his mind.
Even if he leaves Green Bay after the 2021 season, Rodgers remains one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in franchise history.
He is the Packers’ all-time leader in touchdowns, victories, and passing yards, trailing only Brett Favre, and he has the best passer rating of any quarterback in organization history.
With Rodgers at the helm, Green Bay has made the playoffs 11 times, winning Super Bowl XLV in February 2011.
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As No. 22 on the NFL 100, Brett Favre stood out the most, but he made sure everyone fit in.

Billy Joe Tolliver can’t recall laughing harder than when his new Atlanta Falcons teammate, Brett Favre, made an unannounced visit in a hotel hallway before a game versus Washington at the old RFK Stadium during the 1991 NFL season.
Tolliver stated, “I mean, I thought I was going to die, I’ve never laughed so hard.”
This could be the funniest Favre story shared here on the occasion of his No. 1 ranking.
The Athletics are ranked 22nd in the NFL 100.
To be honest, where Favre ranks on such a list doesn’t matter much to the players who played beside him in 302 games for the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings over the course of 20 seasons.
The 71,838 yards passing, 508 touchdowns, and 336 interceptions don’t count as much to Favre’s football brothers as the teammate whose ability to connect with each of them off the field, regardless of background, inspired them on it.
“As a player, I don’t think you’ll ever see another Brett Favre, and here’s why,” said LeRoy Butler, a former Green Bay safety.
“When he got into this locker room, he fit in with everyone: the African-Americans, the white people, the older guys, the younger guys playing Atari and SEGA Genesis, the rookies, the coaches, the towel guys, the guys who walk around with the giant tweezers to pick up the dirty stuff — everybody.”
“He lived two houses down from the house I bought in Green Bay, so he had to drive by my house to go to his house,” said Tyrone Williams, a third-round pick in 1996, the year Favre won the second of his three consecutive MVP awards.

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The ‘Quiz on the second-most passing touchdowns for each NFL team’

Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers quarterback and reigning NFL MVP, arrived to camp on Tuesday after an summer of posturing and gossip.
That isn’t to say the drama isn’t still going on.
As of today, the expectation is that Rodgers will be traded after the 2021 season, maybe to any team he chooses to play for.
Should an injury occur or the Packers fall short of expectations, this might cause some embarrassment.
Green Bay fans, on the other hand, can take a deep breath for the time being, since they will have No.
To begin the season, there will be 12 under center.
Which leads us to the topic of today’s quiz.
Rodgers would need 31 touchdowns to pass Brett Favre as the Packers’ all-time leading scorer if this is his final season in Green Bay.
With that in mind, how many of the second-most touchdown-throwing quarterbacks for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
Best of luck!

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Jordan Love’s playing time with the Green Bay Packers will be affected by Aaron Rodgers’ new contract.

Jordan Love’s situation with the Green Bay Packers just became more complicated with the return of Aaron Rodgers for at least one more season.
Despite the fact that Love was a first-round pick in 2020, Rodgers is the undisputed starter, and he’ll have to remain on the bench for at least another year.
Love needed a year to adjust to the tempo of the professional game from the moment he declared himself eligible for the 2020 NFL Draft.
But, Love’s future in Green Bay is questionable at the moment, after Rodgers’ MVP season and his return to the team yesterday, as well as the fact that he now has control of his own destiny.
When will Jordan Love make his Packers debut?
The resumption of the preseason, which was canceled in 2020, will assist Love develop this season.
Starting quarterbacks rarely play in August, but given Rodgers’ caliber, the second-year QB will see plenty of action in the coming weeks.
Aaron Rodgers reacts to Jordan Love’s attempt to refer to himself as the Packers’ starting quarterback pic.twitter.com/PQKpObUt6j — Rich (@UptownDC_Rich) July 26, 2021 But predicting when Love will play in a game that matters is difficult.
Of course, garbage time or a week 17 game when/if Green Bay rests its starters for the playoffs are his best bets.
Yet, with Rodgers on the roster, there’s no chance the kid will be the starter.
Green Bay Packers Training Camp In the end, it might all be part of the Packers’ game plan.
Rodgers, after all, waited on the bench for three years before taking over for Brett Favre and becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Green Bay may be hoping to do the same with Love: maintain him as a backup quarterback as long as Rodgers is still on the roster, and then give Love a chance to prove himself.
The Aaron Rodgers story came to an conclusion on Monday, July 26, when the quarterback stated that he would report to the Packers’ training camp after the front office made some concessions to nullify a year of his contract and give him authority over his future after this season.
According to insiders, once the new arrangement is approved, it will assist pave the way for Aaron Rodgers’ exit from Green Bay following this season.
Rodgers was seen heading into Lambeau Field today as he received physicals in preparation for practice tomorrow. https://t.co/NojVojcHjy — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 26, 2021 Rodgers was seen walking into Lambeau Field today as he underwent physicals in preparation for practice tomorrow.
On July 28, the Packers return to training camp for the first time since losing the NFC Championship Game in January, and their star quarterback will practice with the rest of the team for the first time.
He was unable to participate in offseason OTAs and the obligatory minicamp.
Prem Deshpande edited the piece.

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Randall Cobb, a former Pro Bowl wide receiver, is apparently being pursued by the Green Bay Packers.

Sep 20, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs with the ball after a reception during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Green Bay Packers received excellent news earlier this week when it was revealed that Aaron Rodgers’ contract problem would be resolved through a contract renegotiation.
For the time being, at least.
We’re hearing whispers that Rodgers and the rest of his Packers teammates will welcome back an old acquaintance as training camp begins on Tuesday.
Green Bay is reportedly working on a deal with the Houston Texans to bring back veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.

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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers arrives in Green Bay ahead of training camp.

Months of uncertainty came to an end on Monday, when Aaron Rodgers opted to return to Green Bay and report to the team’s training camp as he prepares for another season after the two parties restructured their contract.
WATCH: Aaron Rodgers has made his way to Green Bay.
He’s on his way out of the airport, escorted by a jet.
Rodgers will be in his 17th season with the Green Bay #Packers this year.
Could this be his final performance?
Rodgers has been away from Green Bay since the end of last season, as he was so dissatisfied with the organization that rumors broke before draft day that he was resolved never to play for the Packers again. pic.twitter.com/jOv2uo9zJ1 — Kyle Malzhan (@KyleMalzhan) July 27, 2021
Rodgers appeared to be heading down this road when he skipped OTAs and the team’s mandated minicamp.
In recent months, there has also been talk that Rodgers wants a new contract with more guaranteed money.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the new deal does not change the quarterback’s salary structure, but it does allow him to choose where he will play in 2022.
Rodgers lands in Green Bay ahead of Packers 2021 Training Camp @AaronRodgers12 #Packers #FIRSTALERTUPDATE https://t.co/h9wWpdO1Mi — WBAY-TV 2 (@WBAY) July 27, 2021
The Packers will begin training camp this week, and with their great quarterback in charge, they are once again among the NFC’s favorites.
The Final Dance by Rodgers and Adams?
Los Angeles Rams against. Green Bay Packers (Divisional Round) On Sunday, March 25, both Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams uploaded the identical Instagram story, citing ‘The Final Dance,’ the Netflix documentary about Michael Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls.
With Davante Adams in his final year of his deal and Aaron Rodgers free to go wherever he wants in 2022, all indications are that this will be their final season in Green Bay.
Of course, much as Rodgers reversed his decision to never play for the Packers again, things could alter in the coming months.
With Rodgers and Adams on board, the Packers once again have the top quarterback-wide out combination in the NFL.
In 2020, Adams was the top wide receiver in the NFL, while Rodgers was the finest quarterback, winning the MVP title for the third time in his career.
Adams was the only player to receive a 99 rating in Madden NFL’s WR ratings, which were announced yesterday.
The Packers have risen to the top of the NFC North standings.
They could finally get over the hump in the NFC Championship Game, since they have lost their last four games.
Ritwik Kumar edited the piece.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is poised to play for the franchise this season.

Aaron Rodgers: Green Bay Packers QB poised to play for franchise this season Rumors about Aaron Rodgers has dominated the NFL off-season Quarterback Aaron Rodgers plans to play for the Green Bay Packers this season after all, according to NFL Network.
Green Bay executives addressed shareholders at Lambeau Field on the eve of training camp on the same day as the report was released.
Rodgers, 37, has been absent from the squad for months, skipping required minicamp. This has sparked months of conjecture about where he will play next season, if at all.
Rodgers’ most recent public remarks were made earlier this month, when he stated that he has been devoting time this summer to his mental health and spiritual well-being.
Rodgers won the NFL MVP award last season, and on Monday, Packers president Mark Murphy and general manager Brian Gutekunst fielded questions from shareholders regarding the situation with the reigning MVP.
Rodgers has been fuming at Gutekunst since the general manager drafted Jordan Love in 2020 without consulting him first. Gutekunst claimed he was “hopeful” for a favorable conclusion.
“We want him back, and we’re committed to him for 2021 and beyond,” Murphy told shareholders, adding that the stalemate has been a “difficult situation, but let’s not forget all the fantastic things he’s done.” Packers veterans report to camp on Tuesday, with the first practice set for Wednesday.

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Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, has completed his offseason conditioning regimen.

Aaron Rodgers’ teammates, according to Ryan Clark, will have no harsh emotions about his absence until it affects the outcome of their games.
(1:33) Aaron Rodgers hasn’t worked out with the Green Bay Packers this offseason, but it hasn’t stopped him from getting ready for the season.
The reigning NFL MVP continued his offseason training regimen with Proactive Sports Performance, which includes field work, a weight room, yoga, and sand dunes work, as he has for the past decade.
According to the company, the regimen for NFL athletes lasts about six to seven weeks and ends on Saturday when the players report to training camp.
While it’s unclear whether Green Bay’s franchise quarterback will be there when the Packers begin training camp on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for Proactive Sports Performance stated Rodgers is “working and ready” for football.
Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter in April that Rodgers did not want to return to the organization due of management difficulties.
Notwithstanding his stance, the Packers have stayed steadfast in their refusal to move the three-time MVP and have offered him a record-breaking contract extension.
Rodgers turned down a two-year extension this offseason, according to Schefter, which would have kept him with the Packers for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid quarterback and player in sports.
Rodgers, on the other hand, has remained absent from the team, missing optional OTAs for the first time in his career earlier this summer.
Rodgers has kept himself busy this offseason, appearing as a guest host on “Jeopardy!” and vacationing in Hawaii, as well as competing in a made-for-TV golf tournament alongside Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson, and Bryson DeChambeau.
This article was based on information from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

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Aaron Rodgers continues to train with a former Packers teammate ahead of the regular season.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 19: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back to pass in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Look: LeBron James responds to new Cleveland Browns clothes with all the fire emojis by Patrick Schmidt Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was spotted working out with a Green Bay Packers teammate prior to training camp. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Training camp for the Green Bay Packers is set to begin on Wednesday, July 28.
Normally, it is a joyous event for Packers fans.
Yet, because of the uncertainty surrounding quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ situation with the team, it is now a stressful time for the fans.
We may have an update on Rodgers’ situation.
On Friday, the official Instagram account of Proactive Sports Performances tweeted a photo of Rodgers working out with longtime left tackle David Bakhtiari at their Westlake Village, Calif. facility.
Bakhtiari, interestingly, re-posted the image on his Instagram story.
It’s unknown when this photo was shot, but the fact that Bakhtiari posted it to his Instagram story implies he wasn’t simply reposting an old photo.
While Aaron Rodgers and Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari were observed working out together, it’s worth noting that both players are Proactive Sports Performance clients, according to their official website.
Kenny Clark, a defensive tackle for the Packers, was also seen working out at the facility.
Rodgers has been the story of the NFL offseason, with a report on the opening night of the NFL Draft claiming that he no longer wanted to play for the Packers.
Then, during an interview with ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne, Rodgers stated that his disagreement with the organization was due to the executive office’s “concept.” Rodgers’ most recent update came earlier this month at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, where he stated that he will “go back to working out, then figure things out in a couple of weeks.”
Things have only gotten worse this week, with Las Vegas sports bookies predicting that Rodgers will retire before the start of training camp.
It is entirely up to you to discern the significance of this image.
Keep an eye on your social media feeds this Wednesday when players report for training camp if you want a solid answer on whether Rodgers will play for the Packers in 2021 or retire.

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Since a source claims Aaron Rodgers is retiring, Vegas has pulled the Packers’ odds.

The Green Bay Packers division odds and season victory total were taken down by several Las Vegas sportsbooks on Friday amid uncertainty regarding quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ future.
During the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 12, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws under pressure from Los Angeles Rams quarterback Aaron Donald (99).
Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2021
Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers scrambles during the first half of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Chicago Bears (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke).
The date is set on March 3, 2021, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) FILE – On January 1,
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 24, 2021, in a file photo.
Rodgers, the reigning NFL MVP, said in a news conference on Monday, July 5, 2021, that he has spent this offseason concentrating on better himself in every way, including making sure he is in peak physical shape.
Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown throw during an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 18. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2021
(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) On Friday, the Westgate knocked down the Green Bay Packers division odds and season victory total after learning from “a trustworthy source” that quarterback Aaron Rodgers plans to retire.
The NFC North odds and Green Bays season win total were likewise taken off the board by BetMGM, Station Casinos, and William Hill.
The South Point lowered the Packers’ win total, but the division odds remained same, with Green Bay favored at +120.
Jay Kornegay, vice president of Westgate Sportsbook, said the source has proven to be reliable over the years, though he cautioned that it is not 100 percent correct.
“Rodgers is going to announce his retirement in the next few days,” the source added, according to Kornegay.
“That could turn out to be overdone, and you could see Rodgers back in Green Bay,” Kornegay said. The Westgate opted to be cautious and take the odds off the table because of the sources’ track record.
“I’d take it with a lump of salt rather than a grain of salt,” he added.
We reacted appropriately because of the source’s integrity.” Rodgers was named The Associated Press MVP last season after leading the Packers to a 13-3 record before losing in the NFC title game to eventual Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay.
According to various sources, Rodgers has made it obvious throughout the offseason that he wants out of Green Bay.
He has missed all offseason workouts and minicamps, and if he does not report to training camp, he will be fined.
Circa Sports changed the Packers odds, but left all other wagering options open.
The Minnesota Vikings are now the +125 favorites to win the NFC North, with the Green Bay Packers at +195, the Chicago Bears at +335 and the Detroit Lions at +1,515 respectively.
Circa also offers a -250 wager on the Packers failing to win the division.
The division odds were still up at Boyd Gambling, the Golden Nugget, and the Wynn, with the Packers favored at +100 to +110.
At halftime, the Packers’ victory total is now 8 1/2.
Green Bay’s win total was remained at 9 1/2 (under -150) according to Boyd Gaming.
The total for the Golden Nugget and the Wynn is nine.
Super Bowl odds remained unchanged, while most bookmakers kept the Packers at 15-1 to 20-1 odds thinking Rodgers would be their quarterback.
The Westgate increased Green Bay’s chances to 40-1 from Circa’s 25-1.
According to Kornegay, the pricing anticipated Rodgers would not play for the Packers.
Some bookies have the Packers’ Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints off the board.
At the time of writing, the Packers are a 3-point road underdog at the bookies that are still taking wagers on the game; Boyd is at +2 1/2.
Rodgers is still the second-best bet to earn league MVP, trailing Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes by 7-1 to 10-1.
Only Circa made a significant change in that market, increasing Rodgers’ odds to 30-1.
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