ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the deal will see the Jets give up three picks in this year’s draft—No. 13, No. 42, and No. 207—as well as a conditional second-rounder in 2024. In exchange, they are getting Rodgers and No. 16 and No. 170 picks in this year’s draft.

The Jets and the Packers have been working on this trade ever since Rodgers proclaimed that he wanted to play in New York in early March. While a deal always seemed like it was bound to happen, the two teams spent the previous several weeks trying to agree on a proper compensation. The negotiations even stalled at one point before resuming in recent days and leading to a positive outcome.

While some might argue that the Jets overpaid for Rodgers, the fact is that they are getting a player who is just one season removed from back-to-back MVP awards. The 39-year-old player had a down year in 2022 by his standards, but he was asked to play without a true No. 1 wide receiver, and the Packers struggled in all units. Having an abundance of young talents and championship-caliber defense, the Jets can safely assume that Rodgers is the missing piece that will bring them their first Super Bowl since 1968.

Green Bay, on the other hand, will move forwards with 2020’s first-round pick Jordan Love as their new quarterback. Love played 10 games since coming to NFL, including one start, and has thrown for 606 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.

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According to sources, the conversations were expected to commence on Tuesday, however, there is no indication of the likelihood of the potential trade.

Rodgers has not made any announcements regarding his future with the Packers. It is still unknown whether Rodgers would like to remain with the Packers or if retirement from the NFL is on the table.

Currently, Rodgers is under contract with Green Bay through 2024 for $108.8 million. While the contract technically runs through 2026, both 2025 and 2026 are considered “dummy” years for cap purposes. This season, Rodgers will take home a guaranteed $59.5 million, with $58.3 million coming in the form of an option bonus.

Rodgers has been a topic of conversation for the Jets since the beginning of the offseason when owner Woody Johnson told reporters that he would be willing to invest in the Packers star. The Jets have also confirmed that Zach Wilson, drafted No. 2 overall in 2021, is still not being considered for the starting quarterback role.

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Scheduled to make $16 million, Jones agreed to a pay cut that would see him earn $11 million for the coming season, including an $8.52 million signing bonus.

“The way he leads that football team, his consistency, is amazing,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said of Jones, adding that he expected to see him remain with the team. “In this league, you can’t have just one [running back]. Obviously, having AJ [Dillon], it’s nice to have that one-two punch. Aaron, when we got first here, you’re thinking, ‘Hey, this probably won’t last long because the way he’s built and his size,’ and he just keeps on defying the odds.”

Last season, Jones was in fine form, posting his third 1,000-yard rushing campaign since 2019. In total, he gained a career-high 1,121 yards while completing seven touchdowns.

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“I think I’ve definitely entertained all that,” LaFleur said on Monday of Hackett’s proposed return. “I think you can never have enough great coaches, and certainly you guys know how I feel about Nathaniel and the job he did here. But again, just getting started into the evaluation phase. I did talk to him after he got let go in Denver. I know that he needs some family time as well.”

LaFleur and Hackett worked together to improve the Packers’ frontline from 2019 until 2021. While Hackett served as offensive coordinator, LaFleur was known to call offensive plays as well in an effort to get the most out of the players.

Aside from the prospect of Hacket’s return to Wisconsin, LaFleur also spoke of the confidence that he has in the abilities of defensive coordinator Joe Barry. The Packers have missed out on a playoff spot this season.

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After leading a drive that led to a field goal during the third quarter of the game, Rodgers appeared to be in some discomfort. He then jogged off the field and was escorted to the team locker room by the Packers’ medical staff.

Rodgers was X-rayed shortly after the Packers’ loss on Sunday, however, the medical staff stated that it was difficult to tell in the X-rays if he had suffered any fractured ribs. The X-rays did confirm, however, that Rodgers did not have a punctured lung.

The quarterback later revealed that two plays caused his discomfort. The first one in the second quarter saw Rodgers get hit and land awkwardly while the second saw him get sacked by both Haason Reddick and Brandon Graham.

“I knew that he was in a lot of pain,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur revealed. This is one of the toughest dudes that I’ve ever been around, so I don’t ever for one second question his toughness, his desire to be out there, his desire to compete. Matter of fact, he apologized to me and I’m like, ‘Don’t ever apologize to me.’ Like, I’ll never question that.”

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It doesn’t make a difference. You saw the tape on my thumb. Didn’t make a difference.” Rodgers said in response to being questioned about his decision to continue playing through his injury.

Rodgers was injured upon being sacked by linebacker Oshane Ximines during the final play of the Packers’ 27-22 loss to the New York Giants on October 9. While attempting a Hail Mary, Rodgers got hit in his throwing arm by Ximines, who forced a fumble.

Following the incident, Rodgers was asked on October 26 whether his thumb was broken. “My thumb is hurt”, Rodgers replied, refusing to deliver any confirmation on the extent of his injury.

The quarterback still insists that he has suffered worse injuries in the past, and he was able to participate in practice on Wednesday after an extended break.

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According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Bakhtiari recently decided to restructure his deal with the Packers in order to give the team some badly-needed salary cap relief. According to the agreement, the 29-year-old player’s $11.1 million roster bonus was converted into a signing bonus and spread over the length of his current contract. This move opened up $8.3 million for Green Bay.

Bakhtiari, who inked a four-year, $105.5 million contract extension last year, confirmed the news on social media.

By restructuring Bakhtiari’s contract, the Packers secured a short-term relief but will have to take an additional $2.768 million cap hit in each of the next three years. Still, the implications might not be as important as the benefit, considering the projected salary cap reduction in 2021.

The organization will most likely use the extra money to try and lock Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones and All-Pro center Corey Lindsey to new deals. It wouldn’t be surprising if Green Bay also dips their toes into the free-agent market and tries to sign a big-time name like three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt.

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the deal will see the Jets give up three picks in this year’s draft—No. 13, No. 42, and No. 207—as well as a conditional second-rounder in 2024. In exchange, they are getting Rodgers and No. 16 and No. 170 picks in this year’s draft.

The Jets and the Packers have been working on this trade ever since Rodgers proclaimed that he wanted to play in New York in early March. While a deal always seemed like it was bound to happen, the two teams spent the previous several weeks trying to agree on a proper compensation. The negotiations even stalled at one point before resuming in recent days and leading to a positive outcome.

While some might argue that the Jets overpaid for Rodgers, the fact is that they are getting a player who is just one season removed from back-to-back MVP awards. The 39-year-old player had a down year in 2022 by his standards, but he was asked to play without a true No. 1 wide receiver, and the Packers struggled in all units. Having an abundance of young talents and championship-caliber defense, the Jets can safely assume that Rodgers is the missing piece that will bring them their first Super Bowl since 1968.

Green Bay, on the other hand, will move forwards with 2020’s first-round pick Jordan Love as their new quarterback. Love played 10 games since coming to NFL, including one start, and has thrown for 606 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.

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According to sources, the conversations were expected to commence on Tuesday, however, there is no indication of the likelihood of the potential trade.

Rodgers has not made any announcements regarding his future with the Packers. It is still unknown whether Rodgers would like to remain with the Packers or if retirement from the NFL is on the table.

Currently, Rodgers is under contract with Green Bay through 2024 for $108.8 million. While the contract technically runs through 2026, both 2025 and 2026 are considered “dummy” years for cap purposes. This season, Rodgers will take home a guaranteed $59.5 million, with $58.3 million coming in the form of an option bonus.

Rodgers has been a topic of conversation for the Jets since the beginning of the offseason when owner Woody Johnson told reporters that he would be willing to invest in the Packers star. The Jets have also confirmed that Zach Wilson, drafted No. 2 overall in 2021, is still not being considered for the starting quarterback role.

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Scheduled to make $16 million, Jones agreed to a pay cut that would see him earn $11 million for the coming season, including an $8.52 million signing bonus.

“The way he leads that football team, his consistency, is amazing,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said of Jones, adding that he expected to see him remain with the team. “In this league, you can’t have just one [running back]. Obviously, having AJ [Dillon], it’s nice to have that one-two punch. Aaron, when we got first here, you’re thinking, ‘Hey, this probably won’t last long because the way he’s built and his size,’ and he just keeps on defying the odds.”

Last season, Jones was in fine form, posting his third 1,000-yard rushing campaign since 2019. In total, he gained a career-high 1,121 yards while completing seven touchdowns.

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“I think I’ve definitely entertained all that,” LaFleur said on Monday of Hackett’s proposed return. “I think you can never have enough great coaches, and certainly you guys know how I feel about Nathaniel and the job he did here. But again, just getting started into the evaluation phase. I did talk to him after he got let go in Denver. I know that he needs some family time as well.”

LaFleur and Hackett worked together to improve the Packers’ frontline from 2019 until 2021. While Hackett served as offensive coordinator, LaFleur was known to call offensive plays as well in an effort to get the most out of the players.

Aside from the prospect of Hacket’s return to Wisconsin, LaFleur also spoke of the confidence that he has in the abilities of defensive coordinator Joe Barry. The Packers have missed out on a playoff spot this season.

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After leading a drive that led to a field goal during the third quarter of the game, Rodgers appeared to be in some discomfort. He then jogged off the field and was escorted to the team locker room by the Packers’ medical staff.

Rodgers was X-rayed shortly after the Packers’ loss on Sunday, however, the medical staff stated that it was difficult to tell in the X-rays if he had suffered any fractured ribs. The X-rays did confirm, however, that Rodgers did not have a punctured lung.

The quarterback later revealed that two plays caused his discomfort. The first one in the second quarter saw Rodgers get hit and land awkwardly while the second saw him get sacked by both Haason Reddick and Brandon Graham.

“I knew that he was in a lot of pain,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur revealed. This is one of the toughest dudes that I’ve ever been around, so I don’t ever for one second question his toughness, his desire to be out there, his desire to compete. Matter of fact, he apologized to me and I’m like, ‘Don’t ever apologize to me.’ Like, I’ll never question that.”

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It doesn’t make a difference. You saw the tape on my thumb. Didn’t make a difference.” Rodgers said in response to being questioned about his decision to continue playing through his injury.

Rodgers was injured upon being sacked by linebacker Oshane Ximines during the final play of the Packers’ 27-22 loss to the New York Giants on October 9. While attempting a Hail Mary, Rodgers got hit in his throwing arm by Ximines, who forced a fumble.

Following the incident, Rodgers was asked on October 26 whether his thumb was broken. “My thumb is hurt”, Rodgers replied, refusing to deliver any confirmation on the extent of his injury.

The quarterback still insists that he has suffered worse injuries in the past, and he was able to participate in practice on Wednesday after an extended break.

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According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Bakhtiari recently decided to restructure his deal with the Packers in order to give the team some badly-needed salary cap relief. According to the agreement, the 29-year-old player’s $11.1 million roster bonus was converted into a signing bonus and spread over the length of his current contract. This move opened up $8.3 million for Green Bay.

Bakhtiari, who inked a four-year, $105.5 million contract extension last year, confirmed the news on social media.

By restructuring Bakhtiari’s contract, the Packers secured a short-term relief but will have to take an additional $2.768 million cap hit in each of the next three years. Still, the implications might not be as important as the benefit, considering the projected salary cap reduction in 2021.

The organization will most likely use the extra money to try and lock Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones and All-Pro center Corey Lindsey to new deals. It wouldn’t be surprising if Green Bay also dips their toes into the free-agent market and tries to sign a big-time name like three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt.

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