More than one month has passed since Aaron Rodgers went public with his desire to play for the Jets in 2023. That led to the widespread belief a trade would soon follow, but neither New York nor Green Bay has operated with much urgency to finalize a move. 
After a period without talks taking place, the two sides have resumed negotiating (Twitter link via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport). That comes as no surprise, with the upcoming draft being frequently mentioned as a logical deadline for a price (and the handling of Rodgers’ contract, which includes a $58.3MM bonus owing sometime in 2023) to be agreed upon. The first or second day of the draft could very well see a deal come to fruition, depending on the nature of the draft capital which ends up being exchanged.
That has remained the sticking point throughout this process, with the Packers reportedly being willing to accept an offer not involving a first-round pick for the four-time MVP. The Jets have, understandably, been hesitant to part with a Day 1 pick this year or next for a 39-year-old player, though that factor could complicate the situation to the point where conditional selections are included in the final deal.
Green Bay remains hopeful that a 2024 first-rounder could be coming their way, but in the immediate future it remains likely that New York will part with at least one of their second-rounders. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer writes that one of the Jets’ Day 2 selections (Nos. 42 and 43) is still at the heart of the agreement, most of which is in place. Matt Schneidman of The Athletic corroborates that notion, adding that a trade finalized during this week’s draft will all-but assuredly include at least one of New York’s first three selections (subscription required).
The Jets could be well-positioned to add further to their new-look offense (built in no small part with the assumption that Rodgers will be at the helm soon) especially if one of the class’ top tackles are still on the board at No. 13. Their decision to move on from wideout Elijah Moore generated their extra second-rounder, and keeping one would allow them to add another notable rookie to an already strong roster. The team’s window to compete in a crowded AFC would obviously accelerate if Rodgers were indeed to head to the Big Apple for one or more seasons.
Rapoport adds that nothing is imminent at this point, but hope exists on both sides that a trade can cross the finish line this week. Such a development would put an end to one of the league’s top offseason storylines, and represent a crucial inflection point for each franchise for at least the short-term future.
2nd and conditional 2024 and get over with it.
Oh look who was right
Lol jets have no reason to send a first, no way Green Bay wants to pay that 58 million and the fact that the jets will completely takes that out of negotiations, I would offer 2 thirds and say fine pay your backup quarterback a 58 million dollar bonus or start him over Love and make a 5 year option decision on Love without him ever being a starter
And Green Bay would say “have fun with your milf chasing dumpster fire at qb” at that offer.
And New York can in kind just say enjoy your $58m distraction that you publicly admitted you dont want. Green Bay needs the deal to be finalized just as badly as the Jets do
NY looks like the bigger loser, walking away without a serviceable QB or a plan to get one.
They still have Zach Wilson and can always trade for Ryan T. There’s always options. If GB can get the Jets to pay the $58M, they won the deal right there.
If Tannehill is a viable option then theyd be talking trade
Ah….so dumpster fire or guy 1 step up from that? Yes…wonderful options the jets have there.
I know! You could massively overpay a running back posing as a QB and be stuck with him for the next 6 years! There’s another great option.
Tannehill is definitely better than just one step up from that.
The biggest lol starts with the mention of Wilson who clearly is not ready to lead a win now team.
Seems like most Jets fans don’t understand the concept of fixed costs…..
Seems like Jets fans should have picked a new team in 1970.
The best part remains that the Jets organization and its fans still don’t realize they are trying to acquire a rapidly descending 39-year old QB. That’s why the Jets are the Jets.
One year removed from back to back mvp’s but sure. Rapidly descending
And New York can in kind just say enjoy your $58m distraction
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I agree 100%. On his good days, Rodgers is a distraction.
I would also point out that GB needs to find out if Love can play. If they keep Rodgers for even one more year, GB will have to trigger the 5th year option on a guy with one career start. It’s insane.
I’d say that GB is just as desperate as NY.
Actually it’s the opposite. No one wants Rodgers except Jets and GB will not keep him under any circumstances at this point. GB fans are gonna be very disappointed. There will be no first.
Except the niners already made an offer including a 2024 1st
No they haven’t
Ny reporter, reported 9ers offered multiple 3rds this year and top 2024 pick
Lol that offer would have been accepted already. You read a fake report
The packers refuse to send him within conference. you can google craig carlton – a jet insider, who has no motive to leak something that would hurt his teams leverage. Tiki barber also said the only reason niners are exploring a lance trade is if the jet negotiations fall apart with rodgers.
You can google CRAIG CARTON! He may be a Jets insider supposedly, but what does that have to do with him reporting a supposed trade offer between the Packers and 49ers who he has no history with? One does not equal the other.
He’s not a reliable reporter and he has no sources. I could report that the Jets offered ten 1st round picks but that doesn’t make it true.
Yes the drive time radio host on the second biggest sports talk station in the biggest market is not a reliable source…lol
For Packers/9ers news, no he is not. Not sure why anyone would believe why a Jets insider , if he even is one, would have insider information as to the discussions between 2 teams that arent even remotely close to his time zone.
I’m not sure what you’re getting at. There are a plethora of NY media talking heads that are unreliable and have no sources. Look how long Manish Mehta spouted his BS. Mike Francesca still gets tons of air time. Come on.
“Top” pick doesn’t necessarily mean a 1st. If they’ve been begging the Jets for a 1st and someone else offers one you telling me they don’t accept on the spot?
They do not want to send him in conference. If they can get a 2 and a conditional 1 next year from the jets, a deal that was agreed upon before the jets changed it after aaron went on the podcast, why would they accept two 3rds and a 1st from a rival team?
Because it’s the best offer on the table at this point? Rival team means nothing, the guy is 40 and will most likely only play another year or two. The Packers won’t be contenders in those years
They think it does and that matters more than what you think
Your a idoit
Again, the Packers have the QB they want and the Jets do not.
Do they though? Do they really? Or are they just done with Rodgers at this point and trying to justify a 1st round terrible pick?
Troll or just clueless?
Send the 2nd Rd #43 pick in this years draft, and a conditional 2nd Rd from 2024 that has a chance to become a 1st based on Rodgers performance, availability and team success. Just make it happen by day 2 of the draft this Friday. Get this done already. Packers do not need to fill many holes in the roster but they do however need to unite the locker room.
Can you imagine the Packers drafting a WR and/or TE on day 1 of this draft and the first thing out of LaFleur’s mouth is “Welcome to Green Bay” and the response is “Thanks, so who is throwing me the ball?” Got to get this deal done already lol.
Packers have no leverage whatsoever and it’s hilarious to see GB fans think a very possible 1 year rental for a 40yo QB is worth a first
Because both SF and Tennessee in the last month have signaled they are interested in Rodgers.
you mean rogers can said so…
SF has been linked to every QB for the past 5 years it feels like.
Ten shopping Henry alludes to the opposite they’d go for AR. However, if this was 2 years ago I could see it more so as they obviously just needed a little more of a push in the playoffs. I think they missed their window of opportunity. It’s likely GB or an agent just wanted to pass some gossip around to get price up or light a fire.
No they haven’t. It’s Green Bay trying to bluff the Jets into a deal they’re never gonna make
Not buying that Tennessee would want to have
carry TWO $30+ million cap hit QBs on their roster.
Can we seriously just stop with the “leverage” conversation? Neither team has leverage. Both teams need the deal to get done. At some point they should be able to get it figured out because both teams are screwed if they don’t.
2nd round next year
4th round this year
6th round this year
Packers fans are gonna be devastated when the deal is announced and it’s closer to this than the multitude of 1sts they’re deluding themselves into believing they’re getting
nah I’m sure they’re just aware as anyone that he’s 39
Definitely wasnt close to this lol
thanks for showing up late to harass me
Jets have options outside Rodgers.
Green Bay has nowhere to send Rodgers too.
Option 1 is sign Lamar Jackson after the draft. If Green Bay seriously expects a 1st and Jets have to pay Rodgers trading 2 1sts and paying Lamar isn’t that bad in comparison. Plus waiting after draft makes the 1sts sting less as they may well be in the 20s.
Option 2. Sign Matt Ryan as a stop gap. Potentially sign Kirk Cousins next off season. Somewhere before 2025 draft a QB to develop.
Option 3- Trey Lance
Option 4- trade up for a QB in this year’s draft.
Those are awful options
Owner said he wants a vetern qb to lead them to playoffs. Otherwise gm and likely coach is fired…noone in jets front office cares about 2024 right now
Coach will be fired. If Woody is dumb enough to fire JD after he built the team to the degree he has then Jets fans should boycott the team until he sells
Jets will wait until after the draft. What if the ravens trade up and draft Richardson ? Now Lamar is suddenly available . Jets should absolutely stick to their guns on this. Taking on all that salary. A third next year and the second they acquired for Elijah moore. Take it or leave it. Don’t like it ? Trade for Matt Stafford
Stafford is old and broken
Thank goodness. I was so worried that I hadn’t heard anything recently…
Be sure to leave a forwarding address if you decide to go on a darkness retreat.
This is what the packers want. One of the jets 2nd round picks this year. And by some small chance should the Jets reach the SB their 1st rounder in 2024 and should the Jets reach the playoffs the their 2nd rounder in. 2024.
too many people listening to the media & the not GMs. These guys have a great relationship. I think the deal was destined for draft night for the past month. If Jets keep #13, GB gets #43, conditional 2nd in 2024 & conditional 4th in 2024. If Jets swap #13 & #15, it’s just the #43 & conditional 2nd in 2024. Just need to see how the draft board falls on Day 1 of the draft.
At this point, I think the draft-night strategy works. Richardson & Stroud are no longer the locks to go high, based on their S2. If those guys start to drop, it wouldn’t require a lot of draft capital to move up to say the #7. Or sit back and hope for Levis.
I would love to see both the Packers and the Jets eat it on this deal – i.e., Rodgers returns to the Packers as a year-long malcontent and the Jets being forced to start Zach Wilson again, but somehow I think they will ultimately get something done.
this is but a revenge by the packers brass on rodgers.
Neil O’Donnell part 2. Same results for the Jets.
Neil O’Donnell part 2, similar results
Dumb comment part 2. Similar reaction.
You miss the part where O’Donnell sucked whereas Rodgers is one year removed from back to back league mvp’s
Packers should make deal with Niners and shaft Jets.
Then Jets will need to offer Sauce, Garrett Wilson and 1st round pick to Ravens for Lamar. Otherwise, Zach is not the answer and bring back Flacco to start.
There is no deal with the Niners, it’s Green Bay trying to find some leverage and force the Jets into a deal they’re never gonna make. Hasn’t worked yet and never will
Did I miss something? The Jets (or any team) just need to make a deal with Lamar and then surrender two first round picks if the Ravens decline to match the offer. No other negotiations or resources need to be exchanged for any team that wants to make a deal with Jackson.
IF A-Aron would have kept his diaper on straight he’d be in a Jets uniform by now.
Jets were second behind bigger stadium Dallas in the league in home attendance in 22. Sucker fans will show up no matter the QB.
I think both teams have an incentive to make a deal work. I don’t think GB will get a 1st, but I am good with a 2nd round (two?) and move on. I’d prefer a 2nd round in this year draft–and a conditional 2nd for 2024.
The Packers might be able to bundle those picks to move up if needed.
Aside Rodgers personal lifestyle choices, I think he still has enough gas in the tank for a few more years. At least to be a top 8-10 QB this year and next. Just my humble opinion.
Poor Packers. There is zero chance they get a first from anyone for the diva of darkness. Not worth it and not happening. Love is going to stink too.
Well you were wrong lol
Trade Rodgers and a first rounder to Dallas for Prescott