We’ve got an update on Aaron Rodgers-to-the-Jets. Sort of.
The Packers and Jets, who had reportedly been silent recently, are “re-engaged” in conversations about a potential Rodgers trade, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
“A deal is not imminent, but the two sides are at least talking — with hopes a deal can (finally) be done this week,” Rapoport tweeted.
After a dormant couple weeks, the #Jets and #Packers recently re-engaged on trade talks surrounding star QB Aaron Rodgers, sources say. A deal is not imminent, but the two sides are at least talking — with hopes a deal can (finally) be done this week.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 23, 2023
Hopefully, a deal is worked out in the days leading up to the NFL Draft. Judging by the reactions to Rapoport’s report, NFL fans are fed up with this storyline.
“This has been an annoying story,” said one Cowboys fan in what we feel is an understatement.
This has been an annoying story https://t.co/FjGqf0NzwO
— Ernie (@es3_09) April 23, 2023
“Joe Douglas, Gute, get to it,” said a Packers fan podcast.
Joe Douglas, Gute, get to it. https://t.co/bTGKaQuFcZ pic.twitter.com/KcfnAVR6zk
— Lombardi Time Brews- a Packers Podcast (@ltbpackerspod) April 23, 2023
“Joe get it done,” chimed in a Jets fan.
Joe get it done https://t.co/KOeDbw1PE9
— Daniel (@nysports_10) April 23, 2023
“I speak for everybody when I say we don’t give a damn,” said a Panthers fan.
I speak for everybody when I say we don’t give a damn https://t.co/nFsJUC5fex
— LilRocketNasa (@lilrocketnasa) April 23, 2023
“I can’t wait for this to be over. Green Bay is trying to build some type of leverage and it just isn’t happening. They need to just accept a second-round pick this year with some conditional compensation for 2024,” added an Eagles blog account.
I can’t wait for this to be over. Green Bay is trying to build some type of leverage and it just isn’t happening.
They need to just accept a second-round pick this year with some conditional compensation for 2024. https://t.co/6ZelDZ5Qwm
— DiBirds (@DiBirdsBlog) April 23, 2023
The first round of the NFL Draft is Thursday. It seems unlikely that the Jets would surrender the No. 13 overall pick in a Rodgers trade, but it’s possible they include either one of their two second-round choices.
With the second round scheduled for Friday, that appears to be the “deadline” of sorts to watch.