Aaron Rodgers was eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday, and the speculation about his future has begun.
After the game, Rodgers refused to exchange jerseys with Lions’ Jameson Williams and said that he wanted to hold on to his jersey.
Jameson Williams asked Aaron Rodgers for his jersey after the game.
Aaron's response: “I’m gonna hold on to this one.”
Let the speculation begin…pic.twitter.com/zU6CmcCfV3
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 9, 2023
Rodgers was then seen getting emotional with Randall Cobb while walking in the tunnel.
Aaron Rodgers and Randall Cobb walking off the field and into the tunnel….pic.twitter.com/t0uI3UA2QZ
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 9, 2023
During his postgame press conference, Rodgers was asked about his future and he admitted that he wanted to take some time to think about what he wants to do.
Very similar reaction from Aaron Rodgers to last year when asked about his future: "It's a little raw right now. Want to take the emotion out of it and have conversations and see where the organization is at and see how I feel after some time's passed.” pic.twitter.com/G1ZRUyuJgz
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) January 9, 2023
Aaron Rodgers wants to take time before making a decision “want to take the emotion out of it” pic.twitter.com/jz9VtkaP6f
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) January 9, 2023
Rodgers admits that he could either walk away or could decide to come back for another season.
Aaron Rodgers “It could be time to step away but I could take some time and say hell no I need to go on another run” pic.twitter.com/BHCfbQMeoC
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) January 9, 2023
Rodgers says he’s willing to walk away from his massive guaranteed contract.
Aaron Rodgers is willing to walk away from massive guaranteed contract pic.twitter.com/IsYbG3UWsf
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) January 9, 2023
Rodgers believes the Packers are couple pieces away from contending.
Rodgers on how close or far away the Packers are from being a legit contender and not a fringe playoff team:
"Probably a couple players away. Could be guys that develop into those players. I think we're really close but a couple players away."
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) January 9, 2023