Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers strolls off the field throughout the 2nd half of the NFL video game at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Aaron Rodgers is returning to Green Bay, after all.
The super star quarterback stated in a tweet Tuesday afternoon that he would go back to the group, following reports that he had actually signed a brand-new agreement that would make him the highest-paid gamer in National Football League history.
“Hey everyone, just wanted to clear some things up; YES I will be playing with the @packers next year,” Rodgers tweeted. “However, reports about me signing a contract are inaccurate, as are the supposed terms of the contract I ‘signed’. I’m very excited to be back.”
NFL Network press reporter Ian Rapoport, mentioning sources, had reported Tuesday early morning that Rodgers had actually consented to a four-year, $200 million handle the Packers that would provide him $153 million in ensured cash.
Rodgers, 38, has actually played in the league considering that2005 He has actually been a starter considering that 2008, after fellow Packers legend Brett Favre left the franchise.
But there were indications of difficulty in between Rodgers and the Packers in the 2021 offseason, when the quarterback meant stress with the front workplace, consisting of group basic supervisor BrianGutekunst It followed the Packers utilizing their 2020 first-round draft tease quarterback Jordan Love.
In December, however, Rodgers stated his relationship with the front workplace had actually enhanced and applauded the Packers for resolving his issues. “That’s meaningful to me,” he stated. “I’ve enjoyed being a part of the conversations that directly affect my job.”
Rodgers is coming off an unstable 2021 off the field, however still won his 4th Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award. That sustained media speculation that the Packers were working out an offer to make Rodgers among the top-paid quarterbacks.
In addition, the Packers required to address Rodgers’ agreement to acquire cap versatility. NFL groups have till March 16 to abide by the $2082 million cap limitation for the 2022 season. Entering the month, the Packers’ surpassed the cap by approximately $26 million, according to Over the Cap, a website that tracks NFL incomes.
Since the 2020 season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has actually held NFL’s highest-paid gamer crown. He signed a 10- year, $450 million handle 2020.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is 2nd. He signed a six-year, $258 million handle August, which offer’s typical yearly worth is $43 million per season. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ranks 3rd at $40 million. Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson ($39 million) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson ($35 million) complete the leading 5 paid gamers.
On Tuesday, ESPN and other outlets reported that Wilson was dealt to the Denver Broncos in a hit offer.
Rodgers’ AAV, based upon the arrangement he checked in 2018, is approximately $335 million. That’s connected with Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff for the sixth-highest handle the NFL.
Last season, he led the Packers to an NFL-best 13 -4 record, and he tossed for 4,115 backyards, 37 goals and just 4 interceptions. Yet the group lost in the divisional playoff round to the San Francisco 49 ers.
Rodgers came under heavy criticism in November when it ended up being public that he’s not immunized after he informed press reporters in August he was “immunized.” Rodgers likewise broke the NFL’s Covid guidelines after participating in a Halloween celebration without a mask, and after that he evaluated favorable for Covid.
Rodgers lost his sponsorship handle Prevea Health, a Wisconsin healthcare business. He missed out on one video game in Week 8 versus the Chiefs, and NFL fined him $14,650 for participating in the celebration while unvaccinated. The league likewise fined the Packers $300,000
