Aaron Rodgers’ move to the New York Jets has been inevitable. However, it seemed as if the Jets and Green Bay Packers had a hold-up on delivering the veteran QB to the Big Apple. But that is no longer the case. On Monday afternoon, the trade for Rodgers was made official. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Packers are bringing in a haul of draft picks for Rodgers’ services.
In the trade, the Packers are receiving, Pick No. 13, a 2023 2nd-rd pick (No. 42), a 6th-rd pick (No. 207), and a conditional 2024 2nd-rd pick that becomes a 1st if Rodgers plays 65 percent of the plays. While the Jets will receive Rodgers, pick No. 15, and a 2023 5th-rd pick. While the Packers got a lot of draft value. The Jets will still get a 1st round pick in this year’s draft. Many have assumed that draft capital was the main hold-up in the deal. However, many also felt the deal would get done no matter what.
Aaron Rodgers Heading To Big Apple
Trade compensation, per sources:
Jets get:
Aaron Rodgers, pick No. 15, a 2023 5th-rd pick (No. 170).
Packers get:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2023
The relationship between Rodgers and the Packers hasn’t been in the best place for a few years. Rodgers had expressed concern with how the team had been using previous draft picks. Also, rumors have been reported that Rodgers had grown frustrated with the lack of offensive weapons the team was trying to bring in. The new Jets QB made his future intentions known on a past episode of the Pat McAfee Show. During his appearance, Rodgers expressed his desire to be in New York.
Green Bay and Rodgers’ relationship ended on a sour note. However, the team still showed Rodgers respect by dealing him to New York. Rodgers’s time in Green Bay wasn’t all bad memories. The former league MVP brought a Super Bowl trophy to Green Bay over a decade ago. However, the team has not appeared in the big game since. Will Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets make them instant title contenders? Let us know what you think about the blockbuster trade in our comment section. For the latest NFL news, keep it right here with HNHH.