NFL rumors: Packers, Jets have likely agreed on Aaron Rodgers trade terms

Josh Wilson

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Based on reports that Aaron Rodgers and the Jets are talking, it’s likely that the framework of a Jets-Packers deal has been agreed upon.

Things are finally moving in regards to Aaron Rodgers’s NFL future. On Monday night, it was reported that Rodgers and the Jets had engaged in talks with the New York Jets, a report that came first from Trey Wingo and was confirmed by other NFL rumors on Tuesday.

Rodgers — who isn’t expected on the Pat McAfee show today, but you may want to tune in just in case — has not made a decision just yet on whether or not he’ll continue his playing career. But clearly, he’s at least open to the idea if he’s talking with the Jets.

In order for this news to come out, we now know one thing: The Packers and Jets very well could have already agreed on a trade that would send Rodgers to East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Aaron Rodgers talking to Jets means a deal is probably agreed upon

Remember when Derek Carr visited the New Orleans Saints several weeks ago, while he was still a Raider? The only reason that was permitted was because the Raiders gave their permission for him to go. The Saints had to agree to terms on a trade with Vegas to secure their permission.

Same thing here with Rodgers and the Jets. In order for Rodgers to have legally spoken to the Jets, it means that a deal is probably agreed upon.

This would mean the Jets have received permission to speak with Rodgers (otherwise, it would be tampering). Routinely, permission isn't granted unless teams have agreed to trade compensation. So stay tuned. #Jets https://t.co/2ym1uCpHfP
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 7, 2023

Even if a deal isn’t fully agreed on yet, it’s safe to assume that the basic structure of one is probably taking shape.

So, what’s the hold-up?

Well, the Jets aren’t pulling the trigger until they know for sure that Rodgers is going to come back in 2023. They don’t want to trade for a quarterback to have him up and retire on them three days later.

As soon as Rodgers figures out what he’s doing and informs the Packers and Jets, we’ll see something happening… Hopefully.

Josh Wilson

Josh is currently the Managing Editor of FanSided.com. He has worked with FanSided in some capacity for a total of eight years, starting as a contributor for Swarm and Sting, Toro Times, and HoopsHabit in 2015. He served as a site expert for The Sixer Sense during 'The Process' years while starting his educational track at Temple University as a journalism student. He later transferred to the State University of New York at Cortland where he completed his B.A. in Mass Communication with a concentration in journalism. For FanSided, Josh worked as Operations Assistant before taking on a role as Editorial Director of the NBA Division, a role he held for three years. Along the way he also helped start and lead the FanSided fellowship program which created a path for several young journalists to start their careers in sports media. Nothing is more important to Josh than Yankee wins and his family.