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Aaron Rodgers to Retire as a Packer, Despite Trade to Steelers

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Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback, has made it clear that he plans to retire as a member of the Green Bay Packers, despite spending time with the Steelers and the New York Jets. Rodgers, who won a Super Bowl and was voted AP NFL Most Valuable Player four times with the Packers, said that he has nothing but love for the organization and the memories he made during his 18 years there.

Rodgers, who is currently playing in his 21st NFL season, has been adamant that Sunday's game against the Packers is not a revenge game for him. He has been open about his plans to retire in 2025, and if that happens, he plans to ceremoniously leave the game as a Packer. Rodgers' love for the Packers and his time there is evident, as he spoke fondly of his time in Green Bay and the memories he made with his former teammates.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aaron Rodgers plans to retire as a member of the Green Bay Packers, despite playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets.
  • Rodgers has been open about his plans to retire in 2025 and wants to leave the game as a Packer.
  • Rodgers made it clear that Sunday's game against the Packers is not a revenge game for him, but rather an opportunity to play against his former team.
  • Rodgers spent 18 years with the Packers, during which he won a Super Bowl and was voted AP NFL Most Valuable Player four times.
  • Rodgers was the 24th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft and was taken by the Packers to begin a surefire, first-ballot Hall of Fame career.
  • Rodgers wants to end his career where it all began, with the Packers, due to the memories and friends he made during his time there.

Statistics:

  • 18 years: time Rodgers spent with the Packers
  • 4x: number of times Rodgers was voted AP NFL Most Valuable Player
  • 21st NFL season: Rodgers is currently playing in his 21st season in the NFL
  • 24th overall pick: where Rodgers was selected in the 2005 NFL Draft

Sources:

  • "Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers will 'retire a Packer': 'I've got nothing but love for the organization' By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor" NFL News (Oct. 23)

(link to original text: https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-qb-aaron-rodgers-will-retire-a-packer-i-ve-got-nothing-but-love-for-the-organization)

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