NFL rumors: Aaron Rodgers trade timeline, Lamar disinterest explained, and more

Aaron Rodgers trade timeline revealed

Aaron Rodgers let the world know two weeks ago he intends to play for the New York Jets. Then, it seemed like a trade between the Packers and New York was a simple formality, considering the big part of the deal (Rodgers-to-New York) was in motion.

That has not been the case at all. Agreeing on the compensation around the big part of the deal has been slow-moving at best, and Rodgers remains, officially, a member of the Packers.

We do know now that a trade is expected to complete, and there’s no shadow of doubt on either side that the trade will go through. It’s just a matter of when.

So, about that when…

Don’t expect it this weekend. Don’t even expect it next weekend. But before the draft is a relatively safe bet right now, it would appear.

Dan Graziano reported that both sides are viewing that date as an important one to get the deal done by. Obviously with draft picks likely to move as a part of the entire equation, it would make things a lot cleaner to get this done before then.

Graziano also reported that he expects the deal to be completed by that date, at least that’s the impression his sources are giving him.