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Four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers, 39, not solely revealed that he’s not able to retire in spite of everything, however he’s prepared to depart the Green Bay Packers for the New York Jets someday in 2023! During a brand new interview on The Pat McAfee Show on Mar. 15, the NFL star dished about his future plans. “We had a nice conversation, and I told them [the New York Jets], ‘I’m not ready to make a decision about anything. I want to get back into my workouts and see how it feels to really hit it hard for a week… and to see if that drive and that passion is still there,’” he stated in the course of the candid interview.
In Feb., Aaron spent about 4 days in a “dark” meditation and took house from the world to replicate on his future plans. During that point, he claimed that his group of almost 18 years reassured him that they supported him. “I was interested in where [the Packers] would be at mentally, and everything that I was told in the week that I was in Green Bay was, ‘Take as long as you want, and we want you to retire a Packer. You want to come back and play, obviously the door is wide open.’ So that was the information I was going on,” he defined. “Now, when I came out of the darkness, something changed. I’m not exactly sure what that was, but something changed.”
Later, he allegedly heard from “many people”, together with gamers, that the entrance workplace had modified their minds. “It was clear to me at that point that, although the Packers were going to say the right thing publicly, they were ready to move on,” he continued, through Fox News. After that, the Super Bowl champion determined to inquire about “other teams” and was “granted permission” to have a dialog with the Jets. Although no official deal has been made, Aaron did reveal that, for now, his “intentions” are to play for the New York Jets.
Although it isn’t information that Aaron spoke with the Jets, as HollywoodLife beforehand reported on Mar. 7, it’s information that Aaron’s private intentions at the moment are crystal clear. At the time, sports activities journalist Trey Wingo tweeted on Mar. 7 that “per sources, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets had conversations today. While nothing is imminent, Rodgers is open to the idea of going to New York.” (h/t The NY Post). Now, one week later, it’s no query on what Aaron wish to do. “At this point, as I sit here, I think since Friday, I made it clear that my intention was to play and my intention was to play for the New York Jets,” the ex-beau of actress Shailene Woodley added.
A ultimate resolution and contract offers are nonetheless up within the air, nevertheless, Aaron clarified that there isn’t a unhealthy blood between him and his longtime group. “Nobody’s bled green and gold like me. I mean, I love that city,” he gushed. “I love those fans. I love that region.” He additionally referred to as not retiring a Packer “bittersweet” and that “the game” has given him a “ton.” The achieved athlete was first drafted by the group in 2005 and later gained a Super Bowl with them in 2011. “I’m just really really thankful I got to be the starting quarterback for the Packers for 15 years,” he concluded, earlier than including, “I love you Green Bay, thank you.”