Ian Rapoport reports both sides have agreed to the terms and language on his reworked deal, officially signing Rodgers through the upcoming 2021 season.
Rodgers returned to the Packers on Tuesday (July 27) amid reports of being disgruntled with the organization this offseason.
The reigning NFL Most Valuable Player arrived at Austin Straubel International Airport Monday (July 26) night and returned to the Green Bay Packers during the team s training camp session on Tuesday (July 27),
On Monday, Rapoport reported Rodgers and the Packers were in the final stages of a reworked deal to bring him back for the 2021 season, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
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Aaron Rodgers has returned to the Green Bay Packers, but apparently his rift with the organization is far from over.
The reigning NFL Most Valuable Player addressed his frustration during his first media session since arriving at Packers training camp on Tuesday (July 27).
“The organization looks at me and my job as just to play,” Rodgers said, adding that he should have “a little more input given his unique circumstances, in a video shared on the Packers verified Twitter account.
The 16-year veteran said he wanted to help the organization grow and learn from past mistakes, which included the team disrespecting former veteran teammates on their way out of Green Bay, specifically mentioning Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee
Guys who were, you know, exceptional players for us, but great locker room guys, high character guys, many of them who weren t offered a contract at all or were extremely low-balled, or were, you know, maybe in my opinion, not given the respect on the way out that guys of their status and stature of high character deserved, Rodgers said. And then it kind of progressed from there into a commitment for the 2021 season and beyond that really wasn t given at any time, so for me, I had to asses the situation, not necessarily wanting to be a lame duck quarterback, especially after an MVP season, which I think you can understand.