By Sam Robinson | Last updated 4/30/21
While the actual players drafted generated the annual interest the event does, the Aaron Rodgers drama took over Thursday’s NFL headlines. It became known the reigning MVP no longer wants to play for the Packers, with last year’s scrutinized Jordan Love pick at the center of Rodgers’ disenchantment with the franchise.
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst subsequently issued multiple statements indicating the team will not trade its incumbent starter. The Packers are taking a year-to-year approach with Rodgers, but some type of extension discussions have occurred even after Green Bay drafted Rodgers’ would-be heir apparent last year. Rodgers may now be ready to play another card.