Multiple videos of players showing up to the Green Bay Packers offseason workout program Monday were posted on the team’s social media page earlier in the day. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t seen on any of them. The featured players included quarterback Jordan Love, running back Aaron Jones, and wide receiver Christian Watson. Missing the program could cost Rodgers a good amount of change.
Aaron Rodgers could lose money but not working out with Packers
Rodgers has stated he intends to play for the New York Jets this season. The Packers and Jets have yet to agree to terms on the trade deal. With the Packers publicly naming Love as the team’s starter, it’s not expected Rodgers will show up to the offseason program. However, as a veteran member of the Packers, Rodgers has every right to show up until he’s traded. And the incentive to is financial.
According to Rob Demovsky with ESPN, Rodgers would receive $50,000 for attending the offseason program. According to Tom Silverstein, Rodgers must attend three workouts to claim the money.
The Packers offseason program starts today. Here are their 16 players who can gain financially from taking part. At least one of them won’t be. pic.twitter.com/fATVBiS3q3
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) April 17, 2023
Another price could be the sanity of the Packers organization. Rodgers’ presence would undoubtedly cause a distraction for the team. Whether that would expedite the process of trading Rodgers to the Jets is unclear.
Rodgers missed the program in 2021 and 2022, so his absence this offseason wouldn’t be anything new for the Packers. According to Rich Cimin with ESPNi, Rodgers missing the Jets’ offseason workout program isn’t too big of a deal to the team before the meat of the OTA season.
And, of course, the Jets begin the offseason program without their presumptive QB. Chances are, Aaron Rodgers would’ve skipped anyway. Workouts are voluntary. Not a pressing for the #Jets — not yet. Practices start in a month.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) April 17, 2023
While Rodgers might be away from official team activities, he is working out with Jets teammates. Reports came out recently that Rodgers worked out with wide receiver Allen Lazard.
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