Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, but his long-term in the future isn’t exactly as clear as fans would like it to be.
It’s well-known that the four-time MVP has considered retirement in the past. But in the offseason, he seemingly put retirement on long-term hold by signing a mammoth three-year extension worth $150 million.
But there’s an interesting rumor floating around the Twitter world which suggests that Rodgers will actually retire after this season, per sports journalist Michael Balko Jr.:
Rodgers, who turns 39 in December, hasn’t given any indication that he’s indeed planning to call it quits after this season. His aforementioned $150 million extension greatly suggests that he isn’t ready to retire any time soon.
This is only a rumor, of course, and it hasn’t been confirmed by other major media outlets or reporters. But as previously noted, Rodgers did consider retiring after his third MVP-winning season in 2020.
The future Hall of Famer requested a trade after the 2020 season due to apparent frustration with GM Brian Gutekunst and the front office. He ultimately walked back on the trade request and decided to return to Titletown.
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If Rodgers does retire, he wouldn’t be the only recent superstar to call it quits while in his prime. Hall of Fame wideout Calvin Johnson retired after his age-30 season in 2016.
In 2019, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck retired shortly before his 30th birthday after losing his desire to continue playing. A few months later, Carolina Panthers superstar linebacker Luke Kuechly retired at age 28.
The Packers are second in the AFC North with a 3-2 record. The reigning MVP has completed 67.9 percent of pass attempts for 1,157 passing yards and eight touchdowns against three interceptions.
Green Bay will look to improve to 4-2 on the year when they visit the slumping Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon.
