2023-04-24 20:46:37
New York will send first- and second-round draft picks to the Packers in exchange for the four-time NFL MVP quarterback.
Los New York Jets y Green Bay Packers have reached a agreement for the transfer del quarterback Aaron Rodgerssources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.
As a reward for the four-time NFL MVP and 10-time Pro Bowl selection, the Jets they will send the Packers the 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft, as well as a second-round pick (No. 42 overall), a sixth-round pick (No. 207), a conditional second-round pick in 2024 that will become a first-round pick if Rodgers participates in 65 percent of the plays.
For his part, Green Bay send to Rodgersa first-round pick (No. 15 overall) and a fifth-round pick (No. 170) to New York.
He change between the clubs comes following his own Rodgers announced on “The Pat McAfee Show” 40 days ago that he “intended” to continue his professional NFL career with the Jetsfollowing spending the first 18 years with Green Bay.
“Since Friday, I made it clear [a los Packers] that my intention was to play, and my intention was to play for the New York Jets“, said Rodgers on the show, clarifying that it is only “his intention”, but that he is not a free agent, noting that he is still under contract with Green Bay.
“Until that happens changewe continue in this step”, the passer delimited during his appearance on the program.
Although Joe Namath authorized that Rodgers will wear the No. 12 with which he has played since he began his career with the Packersit is expected that the new quarterback of the Jets wear the No. 8 he played in at the college level in California, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
In his 18-year career, Rodgers he has 5,001 completions for 59,055 yards with 475 touchdowns and 105 interceptions, plus 719 carries for 3,466 yards and 35 rushing scores. His record as a starter is 147-75-1.
Rob Demovsky de ESPN reported at the time, citing a source, that the Packers They were willing to transfer Rodgersbut there were still things to be resolved, regarding the change.
now that change has been agreed.
“There is no malice, there is no bitterness towards the Packers” said Rodgers on the podcast.
Speculation regarding whether Rodgers I would go back to play with Green Bayif he would seek to continue his career with another team, or if he would opt for retirement, had been one of the most followed plots throughout the current offseason.
In his appearance on the podcast, Rodgers he also referenced his recent retirement in total darkness to reflect.
“I went into the dark thinking in my mind 90 percent retired, 10 percent coming back,” the quarterback said. However, Rodgers He said that, when he came out of that retreat, he felt that something had changed regarding the organization of the Packers regarding his desire to retain the services of the future Hall of Famer.
“When I came out of the darkness, something changed. I don’t know exactly what it was, but something changed… there was a little change,” he said. Rodgers.
Trade compensation, per sources:
Jets get:
????Aaron Rodgers, pick No. 15, a 2023 5th-rd pick (No. 170).Packers get:
????Pick No. 13, a 2023 2nd-rd pick (No. 42), a 6th-rd pick (No. 207), a conditional 2024 2nd-rd pick that becomes a 1st if Rodgers plays 65 percent of the plays. pic.twitter.com/Q2vUMfyZGH— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2023
On the reason for choosing the Jets, Rodgers noted that there were several factors that led him to New York.
“There are many reasons why Jets They are attractive,” he admitted. Rodgersnoting that Nathaniel Hackett, offensive coordinator at New York who was previously the offensive coordinator of the Packers, was one of the main ones. “There’s a coach that has meant as much to me as any coach I’ve ever had,” she said of Hackett.
The quarterback also admitted that there were other clubs interested in his services.
“I was able to be the starting quarterback for the Packers for 15 years… so I love you,” he sent as a message Rodgers to fans of Packers. “I’m as sad as you [por no poder terminar mi carrera en Green Bay]But we will meet once more.”
Jordan Love, who as Rodgers He was a first-round pick Green Baynow lines up as a starter for the Packers.
“Jordan Love will be a great player,” he predicted Rodgers for his successor in Green Bay. “He’s a great guy.”
In New Yorkthe official arrival of Rodgers might mark the end of the brief stay of Zach Wilson as quarterback of the Jetsfollowing he was taken second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU.
In 22 games started over two years with the Jets, Wilson went 8-14 and threw for 15 touchdowns once morest 18 interceptions. His Total QBR of 34.7 ranks him 33rd out of 34 qualified quarterbacks in the NFL over the past two years, just above the 33.5 of Baker Mayfield.
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