Aaron Rodgers discusses his departure from the Green Bay Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Aaron Rodgers addressed his exit from the Green Bay Packers during a recent radio appearance on ESPN Milwaukee. The veteran quarterback stated that general manager Brian Gutekunst wanted him off the roster following the 2022 season. Rodgers expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of his departure while acknowledging that he could have taken steps to improve team comfort during his final year. The Green Bay Packers traded the quarterback to the New York Jets in 2023 in exchange for multiple draft picks. Rodgers played two seasons with the New York Jets before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he enters his 22nd NFL season in 2026.
- •Aaron Rodgers claims Brian Gutekunst wanted him out of Green Bay after the 2022 season.
- •The Green Bay Packers traded Rodgers to the New York Jets in 2023 for several draft picks.
- •Rodgers played 17 games in his second season with the New York Jets before the team moved on.
- •Rodgers is currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers preparing for his 22nd season in 2026.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The GM Wanted Me Out of There’ — Aaron Rodgers Opens Up on Controversial Departure From Packers
"Despite a legendary run with the Green Bay Packers, which included four NFL MVPs, ten Pro Bowl nominations, and a Super Bowl win, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ tenure in Green Bay ended amid considerable animosity between the signal-caller and the front office. In a recent appearance on ESPN Milwaukee/Wisconsin radio, Rodgers shared some more information surrounding the shocking trade to the New York Jets and how he felt during his final season with the Packers.
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