Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers misses voluntary workouts with teammates in Green Bay 'amid ongoing contract dispute after saying he won't play for the team next year'
- Aaron Rodgers is not present for voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) with the Green Bay Packers amid a reported feud with the team's front office
- According to ESPN , Rodgers remains in California working out on his own and was not expected to join the team at their practice facility near Lambeau Field
- Phase 3 of the OTA workouts began Monday. Rodgers did not attend either of the first two phases but previously had been a regular attendee at all OTAs
- Rodgers reportedly was approached about a pay cut and suggested a trade instead. He's also reportedly interested in restructuring his contact
NFL quarterback and Jeopardy guest host Aaron Rodgers is not present for voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) with the Green Bay Packers amid a reported feud with the team's front office.
According to ESPN, Rodgers remains in California working out on his own and was not expected to join the team at their practice facility near Lambeau Field.
Phase 3 of the OTA workouts began Monday. Rodgers did not attend either of the first two phases of this offseason program but previously had been a regular attendee in offseason workouts in Wisconsin.
Aaron Rodgers is not present for voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) with the Green Bay Packers amid a reported feud with the team's front office
Rodgers and the Packers are locked in a simmering standoff. Rodgers reportedly has told the Packers he will not play for the team next season.
But team president Mark Murphy and general manager Brian Gutekunst vowed not to part with the reigning MVP.
If Rodgers continues to stay away from the team into training camp in July, he can be fined up to $50,000 daily.
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The overarching issue between Gutekunst and Rodgers came to the surface prior to the 2021 NFL Draft, but underlying friction has existed since the Packers drafted quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 draft.
Rodgers reportedly was approached about a pay cut and suggested a trade instead.
The 37-year-old is frustrated by contract extension negotiations, according to NFL Network. Rodgers is reportedly seeking 'contractural security' in a deal that would prevent the need for any future restructuring - a common practice by NFL teams with their highest-paid players.
Rodgers and the Packers are locked in a simmering standoff. Rodgers reportedly has told the Packers he will not play for the team next season. But team president Mark Murphy and general manager Brian Gutekunst (pictured) vowed not to part with the reigning MVP
As ESPN reported ahead of last month's NFL Draft, the Packers are aware and concerned about Rodgers's displeasure. Sources told ESPN that Packers president Mark Murphy, general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur have all met with Rodgers privately this off-season, and outwardly, the team remains committed to the former Super Bowl champion.
At rookie minicamp following the draft, LaFleur said again the Packers wanted Rodgers to return 'in the worst way.'
'As we've stated since the season ended, we are committed to Aaron in 2021 and beyond,' Gutekunst told ESPN. 'Aaron has been a vital part of our success and we look forward to competing for another championship with him leading our team.'
According to ESPN, he's been upset in Green Bay dating back to the 2020 NFL Draft, when the team selected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love as Rodgers's heir apparent in the first round.
This image released by Jeopardy Productions, Inc. shows Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he guest hosts the game show 'Jeopardy!'
Rodgers also made cryptic comments before the 2020 NFC title game, saying his future is a 'beautiful mystery.'
The Packers have shown no interest in trading him, and according to ESPN, turned down offers from the Los Angeles Rams, who ultimately dealt for the Detroit Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Rodgers has played his entire 16-year NFL career with the Packers, winning three MVP awards and Super Bowl XLV over that time.
He is signed through the 2023 season, but has an out clause in his contract that could allow him to become a free agent in the summer of 2022. Rodgers has earned more than $240 million in salary over his 16-year career.
Rodgers has been busy this off-season.
In addition to a stretch hosting Jeopardy, he revealed his engagement to actress Shailene Woodley when he accepted his third MVP award back in February.
Rodgers's trade value is buoyed by his own recent success after leading the NFL in completion percentage (70.7) and touchdown passes (48) in 2020, while throwing just five interceptions.
In addition to a stretch hosting Jeopardy, he revealed his engagement to actress Shailene Woodley when he accepted his third MVP award back in February. This photo is from April
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