Will Aaron Rodgers be traded this off-season? That is a question that not even the Green Bay Packers may know yet. There is, however, much speculation that a trade could be on the table if Aaron Rodgers decides he wants to play in 2023. Reports have been that if the Packers do trade Rodgers, it would likely be to an AFC team. Green Bay likely wouldn’t want to keep Rodgers in the NFC and potentially have to play him in the playoffs. However, one team within the conference is making noise as a possible destination for Aaron Rodgers.
Washington Commanders Emerge As A Trade Suitor For Aaron Rodgers
Mark Schofield of SB Nation included the Commanders among the ideal landing spots for Rodgers this offseason, penciling them in as the No. 5 destination on that list:
There are a few sticking points. First, the idea that the Packers would trade Rodgers within the NFC. Second, the plan entering the offseason for Washington was to ride with second-year passer Sam Howell as their quarterback, given the failed Carson Wentz experiment.
But this is Rodgers we are talking about. Putting those plans on hold, even for a season, might be appealing to Washington.
The Commanders have talent on both sides of the ball. What was missing was consistency at the quarterback position. Rodgers certainly brings that to the table.
If the Packers were to trade Aaron Rodgers to an NFC team, the trade package would likely have to be massive. Multiple first round picks, to start. While Rodgers does not have a no-trade clause, he does have the ever-present threat of retirement. If he gets wind that the Packers are nearing a deal with a team for which he isn’t interested in playing, Rodgers could walk away from the game.
His other option would be to just threaten retirement if the Packers are trying to trade him to a team he has no desire playing for. An NFC North to NFC East Aaron Rodgers trade would be crazy to say the least, but are the Commanders willing to offer a “crazy” trade for him?
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